Production Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Production Director to coordinate all technical operators during live and recorded productions for KOLR/Ozarks FOX/KOZL. The role requires leadership, fast decision-making, and proficiency with Ross Vision and Xpression, OBS, and VMIX.

The ideal candidate has strong English communication, a high school diploma, and at least two years in news operations or online streaming. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluency in English and strong written/spoken communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news ops and/or online streaming.
• Proficiency with broadcast, streaming and production equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Directs and TDs live, local newscasts and lifestyle shows.
• Directs live and recorded digital content using OBS and VMIX.
• Coordinate efforts of all technical operators during productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers in control and production.
• Observe camera shots and run camera/video and CG.
• Collaborate with news, digital, lifestyle and production teams.
• Deliver clean, high energy content with producers.
• Switch video sources and issue directions during live broadcasts.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Live production

Communication skills

English fluency

Deadline management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ross Vision

Ross Xpression

OBS

VMIX

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc is looking for Newscast Director to join our KOLR/Ozarks FOX/KOZL Production staff.

Production Director

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

Job Description

• Directs and TDs live, local newscasts and lifestyle show using Ross Vision, Ross Xpression
• Directs live and recorded digital content using OBS and VMIX
• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during all in-house productions
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs
• Observes camera shots through monitors and runs camera/video and CG.
• Works with news, digital, lifestyle, and production departments
• Works with other producers to create and deliver a clean and high energy content
• Switches video sources and gives directions 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 and/or online streaming software.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast, streaming and production equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field is preferred. Must be able to handle fast-paced live broadcasts and remain calm during breaking news. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news and productions. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule. Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (if available).