Newscast Director

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Date Posted:  7/12/2023

Closing Date:  11/30/2023

City:  Sioux Falls – 57104

State:  South Dakota

URL:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Director-I–Newscast_REQ-26204?locationRegionStateProvince=745d76f06d2b41738aecee630c5888a0

Experience:

·         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:

·         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.