Production Director

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Newscast Director to join the KOLR/Ozarks FOX/KOZL Production staff.

You will coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions, ensuring smooth, high-energy broadcasts. Direct live and recorded content with Ross Vision, Ross Xpression, OBS and VMIX, supervise staff, and collaborate with news, digital, lifestyle, and production teams to deliver polished programming.

Qualifications

• Requires at least two years’ experience in news operations and production and/or online streaming software.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience directing live broadcasts and working with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs live, local newscasts and lifestyle shows using Ross Vision and Ross Xpression.
• Directs live and recorded digital content using OBS and VMIX.
• Coordinate efforts of all technical operators during in-house productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to technical control and production staff.
• Monitor camera shots and operate cameras, video, and CG as needed.
• Collaborate with news, digital, lifestyle, and production departments.
• Work with producers to deliver clean, high-energy content.
• Switch video sources and issue directions during live broadcasts.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field (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. The 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).

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.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.