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Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group · English: C1 · Media & Entertainment · Broadcasting · High School Diploma · 2 months ago

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Salary

≈ $66k – $153k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Huntsville)

Seniority

Architect · 2+ years exp

Visa

Filed H-1B visas in the last two years

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Nexstar Media Group scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group is an American television broadcasting and digital media company that owns, operates or provides services to about 200 local television stations in more than 100 US markets, reaching nearly 39 percent of US households. Its portfolio includes a majority stake in The CW network, the national cable news channel NewsNation and WGN-TV in Chicago, alongside local news websites and digital advertising operations. It hires multimedia journalists, reporters, producers, assignment editors and advertising account executives. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States.

nexstar.tv · HQ: Irving, United States · Digital Media · TV Production · Broadcasting · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1998

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Backed by Abry Partners

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
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

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