• PT Director/Assoc. Director

    Nexstar Media Group (Los Angeles, CA)


    JOB TITLE: PT DIRECTOR / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    DEPARTMENT: Production

     

    REPORTS TO: Production Manager

    DUTIES:

    + Facilitates pre-production and production requirements for daily live newscasts.

    + Pre-production: Prep scripts, tech rundowns, server layout, Ross automation coding.

    + PCR: Live-shot coordination with transmission ops. and field crews. Timing & counts for live and pre-produced elements including vo/sots, packages, reporter cues studio floor communication.

    + Responsibilities include tracking status of edited content for playout. Create MOS objects and verify rundown and playlist status.

    + Cross-training: Multiple skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Director.

    + Provide desktop editing (FCP/Adobe Premiere) support when necessary.

    + Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.

    + Assist with non-News and Special Events productions as required.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent related experience.

    + Two or more years of experience directing and/or associate directing live News production.

    + Team player and collaborative co-worker.

    + Must possess excellent organizational skills.

    + Adept at positive communication. Can motivate, engage, and lead a production team.

    + Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

    + Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a fluid and vigorous work environment associated with live News production.

    + Current and broad understanding of News production technologies and workflow.

    + Demonstrates intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.

    + Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.

    + Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

     

    AVAILABLE: Immediately

     

    Rate $27 + commensurate with experience

     

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

     

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    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.