Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate all technical operators during live and recorded productions in Amarillo, TX. You will supervise staff, ensure clean, high-energy broadcasts, and serve as the liaison between engineering and production teams.

You will train camera and CG operators, direct video sources during live broadcasts, and verify equipment functionality to maintain smooth on-air operations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, scanners, fax) and broadcast control equipment.

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 the proper operation during live broadcasts.
• Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts.
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operationPerforms other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Multitask management

Office equipment proficiency

Broadcast control equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

• 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 the proper operation during live broadcasts
• Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operationPerforms other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production. (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously