Newscast Director

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Newscast Director to coordinate and supervise technical operators during live and recorded productions. The role directs camera/video staff, liaises with engineering and production, and collaborates with news producers to deliver a high-energy, clean newscast.

The candidate will train operators, switch video sources in real time during broadcasts, and ensure equipment functions correctly. Strong communication and deadline management are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Minimum 2 years in news operations and production (varies by market).
• Proficiency with office equipment and broadcast control systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and live/recorded productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to staff in technical control and production.
• Direct camera/video staff on composition via monitors.
• Liaise between engineering and production departments; work with news producers for a high-energy newscast.
• Train camera and CG operators for live broadcasts.
• Switch video sources and direct directions during live broadcasts.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

Deadline management

News operations experience

Office equipment proficiency

Broadcast control equipment

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

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.