Technical Director

Nexstar · IA-Des Moines · United States

The Technical 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 newscasts

- 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

- Assists in producing digital content

- 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