DIRECTOR (Part Time) NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the country. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).NewsNation is currently searching for a Part- Time Director for our national newscasts, based in our Chicago studios.

This opportunity is for someone that doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves and do something few have done before – launch a 24-hour news network.

Responsibilities:

• The Director will lead the control room and studio staff during all broadcasts.

• The Director 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.

• Responsible for directing a fast-paced and highly produced broadcast using Ross Overdrive and Ross XPression control room automation systems.

• The Director will help design and implement use of new multi-area sets and contribute to the overall ‘look’ of the broadcast.

• 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:

• 5+ years of experience Directing in a professional live broadcast television network.

• Must have in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology in

• Hands-on control room automation experience required, Ross Overdrive 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.

• 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.

  Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

  EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.