• Newscast Director

    Nexstar Media Group (Albuquerque, NM)


    Join the team at KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque as our next Newscast Director! You’ll play a key role in leading the technical execution of live newscasts, breaking news, and other productions. The ideal candidate brings professionalism, teamwork, and a calm, organized approach to high-pressure situations in a dynamic broadcast environment.

     

    + Direct newscasts, breaking news, and other live or recorded programs using the Grass Valley Ignite system (including shows with live audiences).

    + Collaborate with producers, technical operators, and newsroom staff to execute a seamless production.

    + Create and manage commands and effects for newscasts and other programs.

    + Maintain high production values and ensure consistent technical quality.

    + Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate multiple moving parts during live broadcasts.

    + Utilize newsroom systems such as ENPS; experience preferred.

    + Operational knowledge of Ross CamBot Robotic Camera Systems is a plus.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.​

    Requirements & Skills:

    + High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in broadcasting or related field preferred.

    + Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

    + Minimum two years of experience in news operations or television production preferred.

    + Strong technical proficiency with broadcast control equipment and production systems.

    + Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under high-stress, deadline-driven conditions.

    + Flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.

    + Ability to sit for extended periods and maintain focus in fast-paced control room environments.

    + Demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.

     

    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.