Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to coordinate all technical operators during newscasts and live productions. You will supervise staff, direct camera/video teams, and liaise between engineering and production to ensure high-energy, clean broadcasts.

Responsibilities include coordinating operators, training staff, switching video sources, and testing equipment to maintain operational readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment
• Proficiency with 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 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

Meet deadlines / multitask

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