Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Newscast Director for FOX21 in Colorado Springs to lead production of the morning show and Loving Living Local. You’ll manage technical control, switch video feeds during live broadcasts, test equipment, and collaborate with producers for a high-energy newscast.

Required are a high school diploma, fluent English, strong communication, and at least two years in news operations and production. Ross Overdrive and Adobe Premiere familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills essential.
• Minimum two years experience in news operations and production.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

News operations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Newscast Director – KXRM FOX21

At 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

Company Culture

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation

Annual salary: $38,000+ commensurate with experience

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.