Production Director

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Harrisburg seeks a Production Director to lead planning, research and produce local news programming. You will oversee scripting, budgeting, interviews and talent management, with hands-on roles in editing and post-production.

The candidate will train staff, maintain studio sets, and contribute to graphics and project editorial decisions, ensuring timely, engaging broadcasts for a diverse audience.

Qualificações

• BA or BS in Communications or Mass Communications with emphasis on Television Production.
• Related experience may substitute for education at management's discretion.
• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of television production techniques and automation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Research, plan, manage and produce news programming.
• Develop and plan local news programs; write scripts and budgets.
• Conduct interviews, manage talent, edit as needed.
• Post-production: editing videotape, archiving footage and related paperwork.
• Provide training and direction to the production staff.
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets.
• Design video graphics and editorial decisions for shows.

Conhecimentos

Television production experience

Interpersonal communication

Planning and scheduling

Creative decision-making

Editorial decision-making

Diversity engagement

Training leadership

Formação académica

BA/BS in Communications

Ferramentas

Video/Audio editing

Automation systems

Graphics design basics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

• The Production Director is responsible for: researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.
• Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts; etc.
• Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist
• Post-production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes
• Provides training and direction to the production staff
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
• Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

Requirements & Skills: BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience *Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience equals one year of education Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training Creative decision-making skills Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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