What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newscast Technical Director position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
The Technical 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
- Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
- Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscasts
- Run camera and CG in the newscast through Ross overdrive automation
- Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Experience with Ross overdrive automation preferred
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously