Technical Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Des Moines seeks a Technical Director to coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during live and recorded broadcasts. You will supervise camera, CG, and video staff and collaborate with engineering and news production to ensure high-energy, clean newscasts.

You will train operators, switch video sources in real time, test equipment, and assist in producing digital content. Strong English, deadlines, and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during live and recorded productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs.
• Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera/video staff on composition and timing.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Office equipment proficiency

Deadline & multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Broadcast control equipment

Job description

The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productionsSupervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programsObserves pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning compositionActs as a liaison between engineering and production departmentsWorks with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscastsTrains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcastsSwitches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcastsTests equipment to ensure proper operationAssists in producing digital contentPerforms other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills:High school diplomaFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenMinimum two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentProficiency with broadcast control equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously