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Nexstar Media Group Newscast Director in East Providence, Rhode Island
Nexstar Media Inc is looking for experienced Newscast Director to join our WPRI team in the Providence Market.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Direct fast paced and highly produced newscasts using Grass Valley Ignite, Ross XPression and Vinten Robotics.
Must be proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area, including but not limited to switchers, routing, CGs, video playback, remote camera operation.
Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast.
Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Acts as a liaison between engineering, production, news departments.
Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience Directing. Automation experience preferred. 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. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude. Other engineering/operating experience in areas of robotic cameras, graphics, audio, editing or transmission is a plus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production personnel that are involved with a broadcast production.
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
