NewsNation - Director - Part-time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a part-time Director for our national newscasts and opinion programs, based in New York. You will lead on-air talent and crew, coordinate with producers to achieve the desired pace and tone, and bring creative visuals to enhance broadcasts.

Strong control room and automation knowledge is essential, with hybrid studio and remote capabilities. The role requires 5+ years directing live TV, ENPS experience preferred, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of directing experience in live broadcast television.
• ENPS experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of control room operations and broadcast automation.
• Proficient with Ross Acuity and Ross Overdrive systems.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers and showrunners to align content, tone, and pace.
• Lead on-air talent, technical directors, and crew to deliver engaging shows.
• Bring creative visual concepts and coordinate with News and Creative Services.
• Utilize studio and remote tech, including Steadicam, media servers, and graphics.
• Troubleshoot issues on the fly and build effective workarounds.
• Provide references and reels upon request; perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Quick thinking

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

ENPS

Ross Acuity

Ross Overdrive

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

## NewsNation - Director - Part-timeApply: NY, New York: Part time: Posted Today: REQ-43180**Who We Are**: NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation is currently searching for a part-time Director for our national newscasts and opinion programs, based in our New York studios.**Key Responsibilities**:• Collaborate closely with newscast producers, executive producers, and showrunners to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of broadcasts.• Lead on-air talent, technical directors, audio operators, stage crew, and floor directors to execute clean, dynamic, and engaging shows.• Bring creative ideas and visual enhancements to the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to maximize the use of studio spaces and graphic elements.• Leverage in-depth knowledge of studio and remote broadcasting technology, including Steadicam and robotic cameras, media servers, and graphics systems. • Ensure smooth execution under pressure, troubleshooting technical issues and building effective workarounds on the fly when necessary.• Provide current references and demonstration reels (including the isolated director's audio track) upon• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership**Qualifications & Skills:**• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of directing experience in professional live broadcast television required. ENPS experience is strongly preferred. • Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of control room operations, broadcast automation (Ross Acuity, Ross Overdrive), and common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).• Soft Skills: Exceptional multitasking abilities, quick thinking, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Must thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.• Flexibility: Availability to work all day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a flexible schedule, with potential overtime as news situations demand.• **Union Requirement**: This is a Directors Guild of America (DGA) position; union membership in good standing is required.**Compensation:**• Hourly Rate: $85.00 – $100.00/hr (commensurate with experience).**Benefits:** Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.#LI-Onsite