Newscast director

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Bakersfield is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate all technical operators for live and recorded productions. The role supervises staff, directs camera/video, and liaises between engineering and production to deliver clean, high-energy newscasts.

You will train camera and CG operators, switch video sources during broadcasts, test equipment, and support news producers to ensure smooth, professional broadcasts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production.
• Proficiency with office equipment and broadcast control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs.
• Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera/video staff on composition.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Work with news producers to deliver a clean and high-energy newscast.
• Train camera and CG operators for live broadcasts.
• Switch video sources with direction during live broadcasts.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Multitasking

Office equipment proficiency

Broadcast control equipment

News operations experience

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 operation Performs other duties as assigned

Pay level: $18 - $20, depending on experience

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

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.