Newscast Director

We're seeking a skilled and innovative Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, enjoys leading production teams, and wants to help deliver engaging content to audiences wherever they watch. What You’ll Do Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming. Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, graphics, and production staff. Produce and oversee content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels. Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events. Operate and manage live-streaming technologies, including VMIX, OBS, and related production systems. Partner with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality productions across multiple platforms. Train and mentor production staff while helping develop best practices and workflows. What We’re Looking For Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Experience directing live television or streaming productions. Knowledge of control room operations, live production workflows, and digital streaming technologies. Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations. A collaborative team player who is passionate about producing compelling content. Qualifications High school diploma required; degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field preferred. At least two years of experience in television production, directing, or newsroom operations. Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather-related coverage. Why Join Us? Play a key role in delivering news and information that matters to your community. Gain hands-on experience across broadcast, streaming, and emerging digital platforms. Work with a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Be part of the future of local news production. 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 its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr