Newscast director
Nexstar Media Group • Bakersfield, CA • Posted June 19, 2026
About the Role
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
Requirements & Skills :
+ High school diploma
+ Flue...
+ 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
Requirements & Skills :
+ High school diploma
+ Flue...