Assistant Director

Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - NewsNation

Who we are:

NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).

NewsNation is currently searching for an Assistant Director for our national newscasts, based in our Chicago headquarters.

Responsibilities:
• The AD assists the show director during live shows with remotes, graphics, and various monitor inputs.
• The AD will interact with the newscast producer to understand the content, tone, structure and pace of the newscast.
• Supervise on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, floors directors.
• The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Overdrive and Ross XPression.
• The AD will help design and implement use of new multi-area set and evolving format.
• Coordinates with the News and Creative Services Departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast and should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product.

Qualifications:
• Five plus (5+) years' directing (or AD) experience in professional live broadcast television required
• Must have in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including automated servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS and Ross Overdrive experience preferred
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to find work arounds.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a ''press-on-regardless'' attitude.
• All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm83jx-3-17-6-75-42 in your application.