Technician, Director/TD (NE)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 94 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s KTLA in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Technical Director to orchestrate fast-paced live news, pre-taped segments, and specials, ensuring smooth control-room operations.

You will call and punch broadcasts using Ross Overdrive Automation, organize ENPS rundowns, and collaborate with editorial, engineering, and design partners to maintain high production standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Director in a live news environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive automation.
• Experience with Ross XPression graphics is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts using Ross Overdrive Automation.
• Receive and execute director instructions; route sources to studio monitors.
• Code, organize, and execute newscasts with ENPS rundowns.
• Build and customize OverDrive coding with producers and staff.
• Collaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements.
• Contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news under pressure.
• Perform Robotic Camera Operation, Media Coordination, and A2 relief duties.
• Knowledge of studio tech: lighting, Streamdeck, OBS, Dejero, Optic, Chyron, Bit Central, Cue-Script is a plus.

Connaissances

Ross OverDrive

Team leadership

Live news switching

Troubleshooting

Communication

Adaptability

Creative problem-solving

Outils

Ross OverDrive

Ross XPression graphics

Description du poste

The Technical 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 is a leader among the technical crew in the control room who communicates effectively with our editorial, engineering, and design partners.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts, special coverage, and breaking news using Ross Overdrive Automation.
• Accurately receive instructions from Director to call up cameras, remotes, graphics, video, still images, and various other sources. Route sources/images to studio monitors.
• 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.
• Collaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements by effectively managing production automation programs.
• Actively contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news, making quick decisions under pressure.
• General knowledge of studio lighting, Streamdeck, OBS, Dejero, Optic, Chyron, Bit Central, and Cue-Script a plus
• Other duties including Robotic Camera Operation, Media Coordination and A2 relief duties as assigned.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must be organized and methodical
• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Director in a live news environment
• Expert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive automation and strong ability to build, edit, and refine show coding.
• Experience with Ross XPression graphics, and other production switchers is a plus.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with engineering teams to resolve production issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a collaborative newsroom environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands.
• Fast learner and adaptive to new workflows and key commands
• Creative problem-solving
• Able to perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Compensation
$58.07 /hour+ commensurate with experience and skill level

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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.

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.