Senior Live News Tech Director (Onsite, Flexible Hours)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s KTLA in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Technical Director to orchestrate fast-paced live news, pre-taped segments, and specials, ensuring smooth control-room operations.

You will call and punch broadcasts using Ross Overdrive Automation, organize ENPS rundowns, and collaborate with editorial, engineering, and design partners to maintain high production standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Director in a live news environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive automation.
• Experience with Ross XPression graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts using Ross Overdrive Automation.
• Receive and execute director instructions; route sources to studio monitors.
• Code, organize, and execute newscasts with ENPS rundowns.
• Build and customize OverDrive coding with producers and staff.
• Collaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements.
• Contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news under pressure.
• Perform Robotic Camera Operation, Media Coordination, and A2 relief duties.
• Knowledge of studio tech: lighting, Streamdeck, OBS, Dejero, Optic, Chyron, Bit Central, Cue-Script is a plus.

Skills

Ross OverDrive

Team leadership

Live news switching

Troubleshooting

Communication

Adaptability

Creative problem-solving

Tools

Ross OverDrive

Ross XPression graphics

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s KTLA in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Technical Director to orchestrate fast-paced live news, pre-taped segments, and specials, ensuring smooth control-room operations.

You will call and punch broadcasts using Ross Overdrive Automation, organize ENPS rundowns, and collaborate with editorial, engineering, and design partners to maintain high production standards.