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Director I, Newscast

Nexstar Broadcasting · Spartanburg, SC, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

WSPA-TV, in Grenville/Spartanburg, SC has an opening for a Newscast Director. The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions

Codes show in ENPS prior to show air time

Ensures quality of video and audio levels throughout the news

Acts as a liaison between engineering, news and production departments

Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast

Operates automation system while given direction at the same time during live broadcasts

Setup and tests equipment to ensure proper operation

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

High school diploma

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production. (Depending on market size)

Proficiency with computers and other office equipment

Proficiency with broadcast control equipment and automation

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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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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