Multiplatform Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will direct live newscasts, manage control room operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging content across all screens. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to perform under pressure, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Direct experience directing live television or streaming productions.
• Knowledge of control room operations and live production workflows.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming.
• Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, and graphics.
• Edit video for newscasts.
• Assist with content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels.
• Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events.
• Operate live-streaming technologies (VMIX, OBS) and related systems.
• Collaborate with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams across platforms.
• Train and mentor production staff and develop best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Directing live productions

Control room operations

Work under pressure

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma

Broadcast Production degree (preferred)

Tools

VMIX

OBS

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will direct live newscasts, manage control room operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging content across all screens. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to perform under pressure, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.