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Nexstar Media Group NewsNation Director in New York, New York
DIRECTOR - NewsNation
Who we are: NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation is currently searching for a part-time Director for our national newscasts, based in our new New York studios, with the opportunity for full-time staff positions as operations expand.
This opportunity is for someone that doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves and do something few have done before – launch a new 24-hour news network.
Responsibilities:
Must have in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS experience preferred.
The Director will interact with newscast producers to understand the content, tone, structure and pace of newscasts.
Supervise on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, and floors directors.
The Director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast
Directors may help design and implement use of new multi-area set and evolving format.
Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (with director's track). problems that arise during live news.
Qualifications:
Five plus (5+) years’ directing experience in professional live broadcast television required
Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A pr oblem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to find work arounds.
Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This is a DGA position and union membership is required.
Salary range is based on experience:
$50.00-$120/hr
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.