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The Production Director-pt is responsible for:

1. Researching, planning, managing, and producing news programming.
2. Planning and developing local news programs: researching and developing ideas and budgets; writing scripts; etc.
3. Producing program(s): conducting interviews; managing talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist.
4. Post-production: editing videotape; completing related paperwork such as clearances; labeling and storing completed show tapes.
5. Providing training and direction to the production staff.
6. Assisting in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
7. Participating in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; making editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content.
8. Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production preferred or related experience.
• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures.
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs.
• Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques.

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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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