Newscast Director

Job Description

LOCATION: KFOR-TV
POSTING DATE: August 5, 2025
POSITION TITLE: Newscast Director
REPORTS TO: Production Manager

KFOR/KAUT is a state-of-the-art facility looking for a Newscast Director. This is a place where you can learn and grow professionally. Nexstar, our parent company, likes to retain highly motivated and skilled employees. Opportunities for advancement within the company are available.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:
• Candidate will be expected to work closely with show Producers to present a fast-paced, highly produced and mistake-free newscast.
• Candidate will be expected to work closely with IT/Engineering to troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise.
• Candidate should be able to take assigned shows to the next level. We are looking for creative, self-motivated individuals with a flair for creativity.
• Ability to communicate last minute changes to production crew and the ability to carry out these changes in a professional manner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• 2-5, years' experience.
• Ross Acuity, Over Drive, CamBot and Xpressions experience is highly desired.
• This position requires a very DETAIL-oriented individual.
• Must be able to handle the pressure of daily deadlines and thrive in a chaotic work environment.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and be available for unscheduled breaking news and severe weather extended coverage. This is a 24/7 operation. ''We never turn off the lights''.
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.
Contact:
Apply by going to the link listed below and then filter the job search by location (US-OK-Oklahoma City). This will allow you to view all current postings for KFOR jobs.
Apply at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
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Nexstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-022811-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.