Technician, Director/TD (NE)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Director to lead switching for live news, pre-taped shows, and special events. You will coordinate with editorial, engineering, and design teams to ensure smooth control-room operations and rapid, reliable production workflows.

The role emphasizes proficiency with Ross OverDrive, ENPS rundowns, and strong troubleshooting in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Flexibility for early mornings and weekends is required in this dynamic team.

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 and other production switchers.

Responsibilities

• Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts, specials, and breaking news.
• Route sources/images to studio monitors and build/show coding using ENPS rundowns.
• Collaborate with editorial, engineering, and design partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news under pressure.

Tools

Ross OverDrive automation

Ross XPression graphics

ENPS rundowns

Production switchers

Live broadcast troubleshooting

Job description

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

UNION POSITION

This position is represented by IATSE and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The successful candidate will need to be a member of IATSE or willing to join.

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.

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, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. 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.