Technical Director I

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Director to oversee the technical execution and visual presentation of newscasts and special productions in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

The role collaborates with producers, operations staff, and newsroom personnel to ensure accurate, engaging broadcasts while maintaining high production standards, FCC compliance, and seamless on-air delivery. Candidates should be able to quickly adapt to breaking news, manage live switching, and

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Ability to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Understanding of video production, switchers, graphics systems, audio boards, and newsroom systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded newscasts and special programs using automated production control systems.
• Coordinate with producers to execute editorial and creative vision for high-energy newscasts.
• Monitor cameras, graphics, audio, video servers, and switcher functions.
• Troubleshoot issues during live broadcasts.
• Collaborate with meteorologists, anchors, reporters, and technical staff for smooth broadcasts.
• Maintain broadcast quality standards and FCC/regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Decision making

Communication

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Video production understanding

Job description

The Technical Director is responsible for the technical execution and visual presentation of newscasts and special productions. This role collaborates with producers, operations staff, and newsroom personnel to ensure accurate, engaging, and seamless broadcasts while maintaining high production standards.

Job Duties

• Direct live and recorded newscasts and special programs using automated production control systems.
• Coordinate closely with producers to execute editorial and creative vision to deliver clean, high-energy newscasts.
• Monitor automated production elements including cameras, graphics, audio, video servers, and switcher functions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during live broadcasts.
• Collaborate with meteorologists, anchors, reporters, and technical staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
• Maintain broadcast quality standards and compliance with FCC regulations and company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• Fluency in English.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live news environment and remain focused under significant deadline pressure.
• Ability to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
• Flexibility to work any shift across our schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Understanding of video production, switchers, graphics systems, audio boards, and newsroom computer systems is a plus.