NewsNation - Director - Part-time

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 a part-time Director for our national newscasts and opinion programs, based in our New York studios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with newscast producers, executive producers, and showrunners to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of broadcasts.

• Lead on-air talent, technical directors, audio operators, stage crew, and floor directors to execute clean, dynamic, and engaging shows.

• Bring creative ideas and visual enhancements to the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to maximize the use of studio spaces and graphic elements.

• Leverage in-depth knowledge of studio and remote broadcasting technology, including Steadicam and robotic cameras, media servers, and graphics systems. • Ensure smooth execution under pressure, troubleshooting technical issues and building effective workarounds on the fly when necessary.

• Provide current references and demonstration reels (including the isolated director's audio track) upon

• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of directing experience in professional live broadcast television required. ENPS experience is strongly preferred

. • Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of control room operations, broadcast automation (Ross Acuity, Ross Overdrive), and common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Soft Skills: Exceptional multitasking abilities, quick thinking, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Must thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

• Flexibility: Availability to work all day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a flexible schedule, with potential overtime as news situations demand.

• Union Requirement: This is a Directors Guild of America (DGA) position; union membership in good standing is required.

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $85.00 – $100.00/hr (commensurate with experience).

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.   Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.  Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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