Coordinates technical operations for live and recorded newscasts, serving as a liaison between engineering and production teams. Responsibilities include live switching, graphics, audio, video playback, camera operation, equipment testing, and collaborating with producers to deliver high-quality broadcasts. The role also requires managing multiple assignments, meeting deadlines, and operating broadcast control equipment and standard office technology.
The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Additional Job Description
- Coordinates the technical efforts during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
- Works with producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscasts
- Responsible for live switching, graphics, audio, video playback and camera operation in an automated control room
- 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
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Austin, Texas, USA Office
Austin, United States
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