Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Job summary

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking a Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms in a fast-paced newsroom.

You will direct live newscasts, manage control room operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging content across all screens. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to perform under pressure, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Direct experience directing live television or streaming productions.
• Knowledge of control room operations and live production workflows.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming.
• Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, and graphics.
• Edit video for newscasts.
• Assist with content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels.
• Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events.
• Operate live-streaming technologies (VMIX, OBS) and related systems.
• Collaborate with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams across platforms.
• Train and mentor production staff and develop best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Directing live productions

Control room operations

Work under pressure

Collaborative

Education

High school diploma

Broadcast Production degree (preferred)

Tools

VMIX

OBS

Job description

We're seeking a skilled and innovative Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, enjoys leading production teams, and wants to help deliver engaging content to audiences wherever they watch.

What You'll Do

• Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming.
• Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, and graphics.
• Edit video for newscasts
• Assist with content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels.
• Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events.
• Operate and manage live-streaming technologies, including VMIX, OBS, and related production systems.
• Partner with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality productions across multiple platforms.
• Train and mentor production staff while helping develop best practices and workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience directing live television or streaming productions.
• Knowledge of control room operations, live production workflows, and digital streaming technologies.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations.
• A collaborative team player who is passionate about producing compelling content.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience in television production, directing, or newsroom operations.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather-related coverage.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in delivering news and information that matters to your community.
• Gain hands-on experience across broadcast, streaming, and emerging digital platforms.
• Work with a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Be part of the future of local news production.

#LI - Onsite

Nexstar Media Inc. is America's largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled