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Newscast Director
- Nexstar Media Group (Kansas City, MO)
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WDAF-TV FOX4 is seeking a Newscast Director to lead the technical execution and visual presentation of our live news broadcasts and special productions.
Key Responsibilities
+ Direct live newscasts and original productions, including sports shows, special events, and streaming content for WDAF+.
+ Collaborate with producers to plan and execute production elements such as graphics, music, lighting, camera blocking, and set design.
+ Communicate clear instructions to the production team before and during broadcasts.
+ Operate automated production control systems (preferably Ross Overdrive), switchers, routers, and related equipment while calling shows.
+ Generate daily production reports and follow up on technical or operational issues.
+ Perform additional studio tasks, including robotic camera operation, audio board control, floor directing, and maintaining studio cleanliness.
+ Leverage available tools and systems to elevate the production value of our newscasts and deliver a polished, engaging viewer experience.
+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Television, or related field.
+ Minimum three years of professional experience in live television production and directing.
+ Hands-on experience with automated production systems (Ross Overdrive preferred).
+ Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
+ Ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure in a live environment.
+ Working knowledge of newsroom systems, video servers, graphics systems, cameras, audio boards, and related technologies.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
+ Adaptable to new technologies and committed to continuous learning.
+ Team-oriented with a creative and solutions-driven mindset.
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.
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