Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate the technical operators during live and recorded newscasts, ensuring smooth production and high energy on air.

You will supervise staff, assign duties, train camera and CG operators, and act as the liaison between engineering and production to deliver a clean, dynamic newscast. The role requires leadership, punctuality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the 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 concerning composition
• Act as a liaison between engineering and production departments
• Work with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Train camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts
• Switch video sources and give direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Deadline management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Office 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

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.