Technical Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sacramento, CA seeks a Technical Director/Director to direct and TD live programs using Ross Overdrive. You will lead the control room, coordinate with editorial, engineering and design teams, and ensure high‑quality broadcasts.

Responsibilities include building ENPS rundowns, modifying OverDrive code for efficiency, and managing transitions under pressure. Weekend/holiday flexibility is required; compensation starts at $21.00+/hr, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent required.
• 2 years experience as director/TD.
• Experience with Ross XPression graphics and Overdrive is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Switch fast-paced live news and pre-taped shows using Ross Overdrive.
• Lead the control room crew and coordinate with editorial, engineering and design.
• Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials with ENPS rundowns.
• Build/modify OverDrive coding to improve automation efficiency.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics and live elements.

Skills

Overdrive automation

Live directing

ENPS rundowns

OverDrive coding

Graphics/OBS knowledge

Pressure management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2 years TD/Director experience

Tools

Ross XPression

Overdrive

Production switchers

Job description

MAJOR PURPOSE: Direct and TD live programs using Ross Overdrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Director/ Director is responsible for switching fast-paced live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and original programming which may include live special events. The TD/Director is a leader among the technical crew in the control room who communicates effectively with our editorial, engineering, and design partners.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts, special coverage, and breaking news using Ross Overdrive Automation.
• Supervise the production side of our broadcast and ensuring the highest quality broadcast reaches air. You will also sometimes only have seconds to diagnose a problem. Video decks crashed? CG channel stopped working? The Director is the last line of defense before the product hits the air.
• Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns.
• Build and customize OverDrive coding for news productions, working closely with producers and technical staff to enhance automation efficiency.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements by effectively managing production automation programs.
• Applicants must possess the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others. Strong organizational and logistical skills are a must. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• General knowledge of Overdrive, Streamdeck, OBS, Dejero, Optic, Xpressions, Bit Central, and Ross Acuity.
• Applicants must demonstrate creativity, initiative, and a desire to try and create new things.
• Must be able to make and execute last second decisions.

Working Relationships

Must be able to work closely with Producer, Editors, Transmission, Engineering, Floor Crew, other directors.

Training Requirements

Experience with Ross XPression graphics, Overdrive and other production switchers is a plus.

Physical Demands

Required to sit for long periods of time Required to operate a keyboard and mouse. Some lifting Ladder climbing.

Work Environment

Work performed primarily in an office environment, in the Control Room and in studio Exposure to electrical equipment.

Qualifications

College Degree Or Equivalent Related Experience Is Required.

2 years experience as a director/technical director.

Compensation

$21.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

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.

KTXL Fox40 Criminal History Policy

KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.