Live Newscast Director: Lead Broadcast Control

Nexstar Media Group

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate all technical operators during live and recorded productions. The role involves supervising staff, directing camera and video operations, and ensuring a high-energy, clean newscast.

You will work with news producers to optimize on-air quality, supervise and train operators, and manage equipment testing and live switching. Strong English communication and deadline-driven multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma is required.
Excellent communication skills are essential.
Fluent in English with strong written and spoken abilities.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs.
Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition.
Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast.
Trains camera and CG operators on proper operation during live broadcasts.
Switches video sources and directs during live broadcasts.
Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
Performs other duties as assigned.