• Director I, Newscast

    Nexstar Media Group (Springfield, MO)


    The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

     

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    + Directs and TDs live, local newscasts and lifestyle shows using Ross Vision, Ross XPression

    + Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions

    + Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs

    + Observes camera shots through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition

    + Acts as a liaison between news and production departments

    + Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast

    + Switches video sources and gives directions at the same time during live broadcasts

    + Tests equipment to ensure proper operation

    + Performs other duties as assigned

     

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    Requirements & Skills :

    + Directs and TDs live, local newscasts and lifestyle shows using Ross Vision, Ross XPression

    + Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions

    + Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs

    + Observes camera shots through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition

    + Acts as a liaison between news and production departments

    + Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast

    + Switches video sources and gives directions at the same time during live broadcasts

    + Tests equipment to ensure proper operation

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Requirements & Skills:

    + High school diploma

    + Fluency in English

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

    + Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production.

    + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

    + Proficiency with broadcast control equipment

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    Qualifications:

    A bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field is preferred. Must be able to handle fast-paced live broadcasts and remain calm during breaking news. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule. Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (if available).

     

    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.