Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.  Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

FOX8 Full-time Director position

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and punch live and recorded newscasts and other programming using Ross Overdrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns.
• Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns.
• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
• Collaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Lead pre-production efforts, including coding, shot blocking, automation setup, and equipment checks.
• Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements by effectively managing production automation programs.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news, making quick decisions and leading under pressure.
• Willingness to learn other positions such as camera and audio, to increase collaborative understanding and fill-in as needed.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts. This open position is for Weekend PM plus three Weekdays PM.

Qualifications:

• Prefer candidate with two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Working knowledge of newscast production and production workflow, as well as studio operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and without supervision while prioritizing assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with programs such as Ross Overdrive, Expression, Bit central and production switchers in general, is a plus
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with engineering teams to resolve production issues.
• Excellent  leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands

Qualifications:

• Prefer candidate with two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Working knowledge of newscast production and production workflow, as well as studio operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and without supervision while prioritizing assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Familiarity with programs such as Ross Overdrive, Expression, Bit central and production switchers in general, is a plus
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with engineering teams to resolve production issues.
• Excellent  leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands