Director-Technical Director

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Mobile, AL

20h

About The Position

WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a Director / Technical Director to join our team. The Director is a key member of our content team (broadcast / digital / social media). This position leads the planning and execution of live and pre-recorded newscasts, programs, and segments distributed across all platforms including broadcast, digital streaming, and social media.

Requirements

Hands-on experience as the director / technical-director of live newscasts, breaking news, and severe weather coverage very strongly preferred
Experience in production, broadcasting, digital content, social media and/or journalism preferred
Academic degree or technical certification(s) in Production, Digital Media, Social Media, Film, Journalism, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
Organized, technical problem-solver
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound technical and editorial decisions in real-time
Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues, clients, and members of the public
Fluency in English
Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and swiftly
Able to work any shift
Strong working knowledge of television production techniques and tools required
Hands-on experience with Ross Overdrive (or other automated production systems) and Ross Expression (or other broadcast graphics systems) very strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) strongly preferred
Superior video editing skills required
Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles.
The Director / Technical Director must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach others to master and utilize technology preferred
Computer coding experience a plus
Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro preferred
Working knowledge of full Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Ability to tune in and route SNG/ENG live-shots and other sources
Working knowledge of media files manipulation, formatting, management, and storage

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute regularly scheduled live newscasts, digital streams, and social media streams
Prepare and execute regularly scheduled pre-recorded shows and segments for news, weather, sports, marketing, and sales
Prepare and execute live and pre-recorded special projects (including segments and shows) in-studio and on location
Execute live breaking and continuous news and severe weather coverage with urgency, accuracy, creativity, and fluidity
Regularly originate, ideate, choreograph, program, and execute novel showcasing elements utilizing sets, cameras, lighting, virtual reality elements, movement, graphics, video, and other production tools and assets available to enhance presentation and viewer appeal of all LIVE and pre-recorded newscasts, shows, streams, segments, and spots
Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for production quality, accuracy, journalistic integrity, and timeliness
Prepare, utilize, monitor, troubleshoot, and assist with the maintenance of studio equipment (i.e. cameras, microphones, IFBs, teleprompters, lights, etc.) and set elements (desks, platforms, furniture, props, etc.)
Edit video for newscasts & television programs/segments/spots, digital distribution, and social media posts
Communicate with clarity, calmness, and purpose with teammates in studio, at the station (in other departments), in the field, at regional and bureau locations, and in the national broadcast control hub
Debrief and document the closed-captioning, accuracy, execution, and technical issues that occur during all productions and communicate same to team members involved in deliverables, quality control, and the maintenance and uptime of equipment, systems, and software
Other duties and tasks, as assigned