Technician, Director/TD

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Technician, Director/TD for its broadcasts in Memphis. The candidate will direct live productions, create graphics, and manage communication between departments. This full-time role requires a degree in communication and relevant broadcasting experience, offering a competitive salary in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a TV or production facility required.
• Knowledge of techniques in live production.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct live broadcasts and create graphics.
• Adjust broadcasts to changing circumstances.
• Perform duties as a liaison between departments.

Skills

Knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment

Directing live broadcasts

Designing graphics

Education

Four-year degree in communication

Job description

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WREG-TV News Channel 3 is the CBS affiliate for Memphis and the surrounding area. The Nexstar Inc. owned TV station is the market’s news leader with the highest rated local newscasts from Daybreak to 10PM seven days a week, and provides news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming for viewers in and around the city.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

PURPOSE/REASON FOR THE POSITION:

Direct various live and taped broadcasts and productions, including from remote locations. Create all graphics and shot sheets for newscasts. Technical direct when assigned. Responsible for final product being developed.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:

• Physically and verbally direct live broadcasts
• Design various graphic elements for broadcasts
• Adjust to breaking news or changing circumstances
• Direct/TD special programming and/or projects
• Work as a liaison between news department and production department
• Perform other duties such as assistant direct and studio camera operator
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Four-year degree in communication.
• Three years’ experience directing in a television or production facility
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment and techniques used in producing and directing live and taped broadcasts
• Valid driver’s license is required.
  
  

Additional Job Description

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Production personnel that are involved with a broadcast production.

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy your career with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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