Nexstar Media Group is hiring: Technical Director in Topeka

divh2Technical Director/h2p27 KSNT is seeking a Technical Director to work in our control room and execute daily newscasts. This role is responsible for the technical production of our shows in an automated control room environment./ppDo you stay calm under pressure and make smart, fast decisions when timing matters? If you thrive in live television and enjoy being at the center of the action, wed like to talk with you./ppOwned by Nexstar Media, the largest media company in the U.S., we operate an award-winning newsroom in an active state capital market. Our stations cover competitive news, Division I athletics and a vibrant arts and culture scene. We are the NBC, FOX, ABC and CW affiliates for the region./ph3Position Summary/h3pThe Technical Director coordinates all technical aspects of live and recorded productions, working closely with producers, talent, news and engineering to deliver clean, high-energy newscasts./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3ulliCoordinate the technical operation of the studio during live newscasts and recorded productions/liliSwitch video sources and manage timing during live broadcasts/liliMonitor video and graphics feeds to verify quality and accuracy in real time/liliDirect camera and video staff regarding framing and composition/liliOperate and adjust robotic cameras, graphics engines and audio console as needed/liliServe as a technical liaison between the news and engineering departments/liliTest equipment to ensure proper operation before and during broadcasts/liliAssist producers and on-air talent to execute dynamic, well-paced newscasts/liliHelp with video editing for newscasts when needed/liliPerform other duties as assigned/li/ulh3Requirements and Skills/h3ulliHigh school diploma required/liliFluency in English/liliStrong oral and written communication skills/liliFamiliarity with Ross OverDrive, Xpression, AP ENPS, Ross robotic cameras and Adobe Premiere is a plus/liliProficiency with broadcast control room equipment/liliAbility to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously/li/ulh3Benefits/h3pWe offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance and a 401(k) with company match./p/div