Newscast Director

Nexstar Media; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Tampa, FL seeks a Newscast Director to coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during live and recorded productions. You will supervise duties, direct camera and CG staff, and ensure clean, high-energy broadcasts.

You will liaise between engineering and production, train operators for live broadcasts, switch video sources, and test equipment to maintain smooth on-air operations. This role requires English fluency, strong communication, and the ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production (varies by market).
• Proficiency with office equipment and broadcast control systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 news producers to deliver a clean and high-energy newscast.
• Trains camera and CG operators on proper operation during live broadcasts.
• Switches video sources and directs operations during live broadcasts.
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Multitask

Office equipment proficiency

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