Production Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Production Director to coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live or recorded productions.

You will direct live, fast-paced local newscasts using Sony ELC production automation, Ross XPression, Bitcentral playout, and Calrec Brio, while supervising on-air talent and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years directing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications or related field.
• Ability to handle fast-paced live broadcasts and remain calm during breaking news.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct a live local newscast using studio automation and graphics systems.
• Supervise on-air talent, technicians, and floor directors.
• Collaborate with newscast producers to shape content, tone, structure and pace.
• Coordinate with News and Creative Services to integrate graphic elements.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in high-pressure environments.
• Provide creative ideas to enhance the final product.

Skills

Directing

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Sony ELC production automation

Ross XPression

Bitcentral playout

Calrec Brio

ENPS

Job description

The Production Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

• Direct a live fast paced local newscast using Sony ELC production automation, Ross XPression, Bitcentral playout, and Calrec Brio
• Supervise on-air talent, technicians, and floor directors
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including automated servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS and Sony ELC experience preferred
• Collaborate with newscast producers to create & execute the content, tone, structure and pace of the newscast
• Contribute creativity and ideas that enhance the final product
• Must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Coordinates with the News and Creative Services Departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience Directing.
• News applicants only please.
• Early Mornings, Evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Must be able to handle face paced live broadcasts and remain calm during breaking news.
• Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (with director's track).
• Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
• Must have strong communication skills, oral and written.
• All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.