• Newsnation - Associate Director and Director

    Nexstar Media Group (New York, NY)


    NewsNation is currently seeking a driven, experienced and pro-active full-time Associate Director and Director to join the team in our New York Bureau. In this role, you will function in two separate capacities: as an Associate Director and a Director.

    The Associate Director and Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Must have in-depth knowledge of studio and remote broadcasting technology including steadicam and robotic cameras, servers and graphics systems. ENPS experience preferred.

    • The Director will collaborate with newscast producers to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of newscasts

    . • Lead on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, and floor directors to execute a clean and dynamic show.

    • The Director should add creativity and bring ideas that enhance the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to maximize the use of our studio and graphics elements.

    • The Associate Director will traffic video and graphic elements in rundowns and cue video via Bit Central playout

    • Coordinate with Master Control by confirming break times, if breaks are killed for Breaking News

    • Work closely with Line Producers on show and segment timing

    • Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

    Qualifications:

    • Five plus (5+) years’ directing experience in professional live broadcast television required

    • Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A problem solver and quick thinker to troubleshoot existing issues and to find work arounds when needed.

    • Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

    • Must be a self-starter and take initiative.

    • All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred

    • This is a DGA position and union membership is required.

     

    Salary range (based on experience): $75-$95

     

    Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

     

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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.