Technical Director

Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Technical Director to coordinate all technical operators during news broadcasts and live productions. You will supervise staff, direct camera/video teams, and ensure clean, high-energy broadcasts.

The role requires English fluency, strong communication, and at least two years in news operations. You will train operators, switch video sources in real time, and test equipment for reliable performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size).
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs.
• Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition.
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscasts.
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Assists in producing digital content.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

News operations experience

Ability to meet deadlines

Switching video sources

Broadcast control equipment

Office equipment proficiency

Computers proficiency

Education

High school diploma

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 productions Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscasts Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts Tests equipment to ensure proper operation Assists in producing digital content 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 (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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.