Newscast Director

WesternSlopeNow Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Ghent, WV, United States
On-site
Coordinate technical operators
Supervise and assign duties
Direct camera/video staff
WesternSlopeNow, a division of Nexstar Broadcasting Inc., is seeking a Newscast Director to oversee technical operations during live and recorded newscasts. The ideal candidate should have experience in news production, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

Job Summary

  • The Newscast Director 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.
  • Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast and trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

WesternSlopeNow, a division of Nexstar Broadcasting Inc., is seeking a Newscast Director to oversee technical operations during live and recorded newscasts. The ideal candidate should have experience in news production, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate technical operators
  • Supervise and assign duties
  • Direct camera/video staff
  • Liaise between engineering and production
  • Switch video sources
  • Test equipment operation

Nice-to-have

  • Deliver high energy newscast
  • Train operators on proper operation

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum two years' experience
  • Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Work Rights

Not specified

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