Director I, Production Job at Nexstar Media Group in Mount Pleasant

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Nexstar Media Group Director I, Production Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Apply Now

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

The Production Director is responsible for researching, planning, managing, and producing news programming.

Responsibilities include:

1. Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts, etc.
2. Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist.
3. Post-production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes.
4. Provides training and direction to the production staff.
5. Assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
6. Participates in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content.
7. 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.
• 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.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• 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.

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.

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