Nexstar Media Group

Part-timeDirector

$75–125k ~AI est. Topeka, Kansas, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Part-time Director at Nexstar Media Group. Skills: News programming production, Television directing, Post-production editing. Research news programming. Plan news programming”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Creative decision-making; Administrative decision-making; Procedural decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BA or BS degree, two years of television directing experience, Working knowledge of television production techniques, extensive experience with automation, interpersonal and communication skills, Ability to plan work schedules, Skill in organizing resources, Ability to make administrative decisions, Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials, Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, Knowledge of audio/video tape storage, Knowledge of professional audio/video tape editing, Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts, Knowledge of television graphic design methods, Knowledge of television production set design principles, Knowledge of television programming concepts

Nice to Have

related experience will be evaluated by Company management, one years of experience equals one year of education

What You'll Do.

Research news programming

Plan news programming

Manage news programming

Produce news programming

Develop local news programs

Serve as videographer

Serve as audio/lighting specialist

Complete related paperwork

Store completed show tapes

Provide training to production staff

Provide direction to production staff

Assist in repair of studio

Assist in upkeep of studio

Assist in repair of production sets

Assist in upkeep of production sets

Assist in repair of properties

Assist in upkeep of properties

Participate in design of video graphics

Participate in design of titles

Participate in design of music

Participate in design of creative look

Make editorial decisions

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Production staff; Wide range of constituencies

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Plan work schedules, Assign work schedules

Full Job Description

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,

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