Part-Time Newscast Director

WIVB-TV News 4 is seeking a Part-Time Newscast Director to coordinate technical operations for live and recorded broadcasts. This role is ideal for someone who performs well under pressure, communicates effectively, and can manage multiple production elements in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Direct live newscasts and other recorded productions

Coordinate the work of technical operators during broadcasts

Collaborate with producers to deliver polished, accurate newscasts

Operate broadcast audio and video systems in accordance with station policies and procedures

Manage on-air elements including video, graphics, audio, recording, and playback

Work efficiently in a team setting while meeting strict deadlines

Schedule: 20–25 hours per week, including weekend mornings

Salary - $18.00 to $20.00 hourly

Qualifications

Experience with Grass Valley Ignite, ROSS XPression, ENPS, and Vitec robotic camera systems a plus

Strong ability to stay composed and make decisions in high-pressure situations

Requirements

Degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent training and/or experience

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work effectively with anchors, video journalists, videographers, production staff, engineering, and newsroom leadership

Experience in television, film, or post-production preferred

Working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365

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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