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Nexstar Media Group Newscast Director in Fresno, California
The Production Director is responsible for: researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.
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
Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
Participate 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 years of 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
$17+hr depending on experience and skill level
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.