Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Director 1 - Newscast

Live Events & Stage ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHagerstown, MD, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Fluency in English is required.
At least two years of experience in news operations and production is required, depending on market size.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment is required.
Proficiency with broadcast control equipment is required.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in the technical control and production of programs.
Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning composition.
Act as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
Work with news producers to deliver a clean and high-energy newscast.
Train camera and character-generator operators on proper operation during live broadcasts.
Switch video sources and give direction simultaneously during live broadcasts.
Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
Perform other duties as assigned.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

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

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 pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts
Switches video sources and given direction 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. (Depending on market size)
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

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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