Director I, Newscast

Nexstar Media Inc.

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MD, Hagerstown Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

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
  • Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs
  • 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 newscast
  • Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts
  • Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
  • Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 Requirements & Skills:

 

  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • 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

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About this role

Summary

Coordinate technical operators during newscasts and supervise production staff.

Job title

Director I, Newscast

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

media

Location requirements

Located in Hagerstown, MD; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diplomafluency in Englishcommunicationnews operationsbroadcast control equipment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

newscastproductiontechnicalsupervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hagerstown, MD, USA

On-site City