Newscast Director

Nexstar Media; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate the technical team during live and recorded broadcasts. You will oversee camera, CG, and video switching, ensuring a clean, high-energy production.

Work closely with news producers and engineering, train operators, and supervise staff to meet deadlines and deliver professional broadcasts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.

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 operation.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

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 operation

Performs 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