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Nexstar Broadcasting
Newscast Director
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What they do
A Media or Talent Director directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in preparation of stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions, or auditions and interviews performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in these productions.
$108,183 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Newscast Director Nexstar Broadcasting - 2.6 Amarillo, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Copy machines English High school diploma or GED Control room operations Fax machines Audiovisual control systems operation Telephone systems Broadcast studio equipment operation Faxing Technical Proficiency Full Job Description 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