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Nexstar Broadcasting

Director I, Production Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Champaign

Nexstar Broadcasting, Champaign, IL, United States, 61825


The Newscast/Lifestyle Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the duties of the production crew including camera operators, audio operators, graphics system operators, editors, and other crew members.
    Interprets digital scripts and communicates with crewmembers via headset to execute live and recorded broadcasts
    Supervises production crew and maintains high standards for video, audio, and overall on-air presentation
    Operates Ross Carbonite switcher during live and recorded broadcasts
    Provides training and direction to the production staff
    Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
    Shoots, edits, and delivers content for local lifestyle show in studio and in field
    Oversees post-production of pre-recorded lifestyle show daily
    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
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