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Technical Director

Nexstar Media Group

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Compensation
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Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Technical Director coordinates technical operators for newscasts and live or recorded productions. The role supervises production workers, directs camera and video staff, and serves as a liaison between engineering and production. It also supports news producers, trains operators, switches video sources, tests equipment, and assists with digital content.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

English Fluency, requiredCommunication, requiredComputer Proficiency, requiredOffice Equipment Proficiency, requiredBroadcast Control Equipment, requiredDeadline Management, requiredPrioritization, requiredMultitasking, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma, required2+ Years News Operations and Production Experience, required

Full job description

IA-Des Moines;1801 Grand Avenue (WHO)

Full time

REQ-43521

The Technical 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 newscasts

  • 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

  • Assists in producing digital content

  • 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

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. 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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