Newscast Director

Nexstar Media; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K)

Job summary

FOX21 in Colorado Springs seeks a Newscast Director to lead the morning show and Loving Living Local segments. You will coordinate with producers, direct live and recorded broadcasts, and oversee technical control from the FOX21 streaming studio, ensuring a polished, high-energy newscast for Southern Colorado.

The role requires a high school diploma, English fluency, and 2+ years in news operations. Proficiency with Ross Overdrive and Adobe Premiere is preferred; deadline-driven multitasking is

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English and strong written/oral communication.
• 2+ years in news operations and production; deadline-driven.
• Experience with broadcast control equipment is preferred.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive or similar software beneficial.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere editing software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in technical control and production of programs.
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast.
• Switches video sources during live broadcasts.
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Direct live and recorded programs as assigned from the FOX21+ streaming studio.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English Fluency

Communication skills

Deadline management

News production experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Newscast Director

At KXRM FOX21, we believe a rewarding career should come with an exceptional quality of life. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado Springs, your primary focus will be directing FOX21's morning show and our lifestyle program, Loving Living Local. At FOX21, we are champions for Southern Colorado. We expose problems, provide solutions, and highlight progress to help make our community an even better place to live, work, and thrive. We move fast, think creatively, and aren't interested in "the way we've always done it." If you're someone who enjoys a challenge and thrives under deadline pressure, you'll fit right in.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages in technical control and production of programs
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Switches video sources during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
• Direct live and recorded programs as assigned from the FOX21+ streaming studio
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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, and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment, including Ross Overdrive or similar software
• Proficiency with Adobe Premier editing software preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Compensation Range

Annual salary: $38,000+ commensurate with experience

Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check