Newscast Director

Newscast Director

At KXRM FOX21 we believe a rewarding career should come with an exceptional quality of life. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado Springs your primary focus will be directing FOX21s morning show and our lifestyle program Loving Living Local. At FOX21 we are champions for Southern Colorado. We expose problems provide solutions and highlight progress to help make our community an even better place to live work and thrive. We move fast think creatively and arent interested in the way weve always done it. If youre someone who enjoys a challenge and thrives under deadline pressure youll fit right in.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages in technical control and production of programs
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Switches video sources during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
• Direct live and recorded programs as assigned from the FOX21 streaming studio
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Qualifications

• 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 and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment including Ross Overdrive or similar software
• Proficiency with Adobe Premier editing software preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Compensation Range

• Annual salary: $38000 commensurate with experience

• To Apply:

  Please visit our page and complete the application process at:

  at the Nexstar Website at: be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls

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  Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

  Fox21-KXRM/SOCO CW-KXTU values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(K) and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

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