Director

SC, Myrtle Beach

Full time

REQ-43320

The Production Director is responsible for: researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.

• Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts; etc.

• Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist

• Post-production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes

• Provides training and direction to the production staff

• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties

• Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience

• Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience equals one year of education

• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred

• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training

• Creative decision-making skills

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment

• Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures

• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards

• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs

• Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques

• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques

• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques

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.

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