Newscast Director, AM

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Las Vegas seeks a Broadcast Director to lead the AM team and be on-call for coverage. The role coordinates all technical operators during live and recorded productions and ensures high-quality, visually impactful broadcasts.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong English communication skills, and at least two years in news operations and production. On-site work with flexibility for on-call duties in a dynamic newsroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and spoken communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment and software.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere preferred; Ignite automation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or technically direct newscasts.
• Coordinate technical control and production of programs.
• Ensure quality standards are met for broadcasts.
• Collaborate with news producers to deliver a clean, visually impactful news cast.
• Possible duties include audio operations, live operations, editing, and teleprompting.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News operations experience

Production experience

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Adobe Premiere

Ignite automation

Job description

## Newscast Director, AMApplylocations: NV, Las Vegastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-42511**KLAS 8 News Now** the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for a **Broadcast Director**. This shift will be consistent with our AM team but will also require flexibility to be on call as needed by the News department. The Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. This is a full time position.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:*** Direct and/or technically direct newscasts* Coordinates technical control and production of programs* Ensures quality standards are met* Works with the news Producers to deliver a clean visually impactful news cast* May also perform the following duties: + Audio operations for daily newscasts + Live operations (tunes satellites, microwaves, and other live feeds from field) + Editing with Adobe Premiere editing software + Teleprompting for daily newscasts**Requirements & Skills:*** High school diploma* Fluency in English* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written* Minimum two years’ experience in News operations and Production (market size considered)* Proficiency with computers and broadcast control equipment* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and be able to multi-task* Ignite automation experience preferred**Physical Demands & Work Environment:** The Broadcast Director must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Broadcast Director must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.**EEO Statement:** Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled