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MAJOR PURPOSE: Direct and TD live programs using Ross Overdrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Directing newscasts and other live or taped programs, Assistant Directing, Editing, running cameras, floor, prompter, audio, or graphics as needed, Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires a person who is the ultimate multi-tasker. Must be able to handle multiple live shots, breaking news, and be able to look ahead and adjust to changes while keeping the show moving.

• Supervise the production side of our broadcast and ensuring the highest quality broadcast reaches air. You will also sometimes only have seconds to diagnose a problem. Video decks crashed? CG channel stopped working? The Director is the last line of defense before the product hits the air.

• Applicants must possess the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others. Strong organizational and logistical skills are a must. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

• Applicants must demonstrate creativity, initiative, and a desire to try and create new things.

• Must be able to make and execute last second decisions

Working Relationships

Must be able to work closely with Producer, Editors, Transmission, Engineering, Floor Crew, other directors

Supervisory Responsibility

Shift supervisor, when Production Manager is not in, overseeing editors and floor crew. During shows responsible for crew breaks and staffing.

Training Requirements

ROSS Overdrive, BitCentral, Ross XPression, ENPS, Adobe Premiere.

Physical Demands

Required to sit for long periods of time Required to operate a keyboard and mouse. Some lifting Ladder climbing

Work Environment

Work performed primarily in an office environment, in the Control Room and in studio Exposure to electrical equipment

Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent related experience is required.

2 years experience as a director/technical director.

Working knowledge of Ross Overdrive and Vision switcher a plus

Compensation - $20.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

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.