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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is hiring: Director in Topeka

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Topeka, AR, USA

Job type: Full Time


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


Responsibilities



  • Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts; etc.

  • Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist

  • Post‑production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes

  • Provides training and direction to the production staff

  • Assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties

  • Participates in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content

  • 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 year’s 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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