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Nexstar Media Group Director I, Newscast in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators and technical equipment during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
Observes pictures through monitors and directs newscasts via Ross Overdrive system
Works with news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
Switches video sources via automated systems and gives direction at the same time during live broadcasts
Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager
Requirements & Skills :
High school diploma
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production
Experience 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, 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.
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