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Production Associate Director/Director
Production Associate Director/Director-March 2024
Los Angeles
Mar 28, 2026
About Production Associate Director/Director

  DUTIES:

  Facilitates pre-production and production requirements for daily live newscasts.

  Pre-production: Prep scripts, tech rundowns, server layout, Ross automation coding.

  PCR: Live-shot coordination with Newscenter and field crews, timing/counting live and pre-produced elements including vo/sots, packages, reporter cues studio floor communication.

  Responsibilities also include tracking status of edited content for playout. Create MOS objects and verify rundown and playlist status.

  Cross-training: Multiple skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Director and Material Manager.

  Direct daily studio newscasts and remote productions as assigned.

  Track, document and communicate technical and operational notes to Production, News, Engineering and Creative Services management as appropriate.

  Reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily News production processes.

  Code daily newscasts in Ross Overdrive automation.

  Provide desktop editing (FCP/Adobe Premiere) support when necessary.

  Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.

  Communicate technical and content elements to studio and remote production teams.

  Collaborate with producers to facilitate production elements including music, graphics,

  lighting design, camera-blocking, props, set furnishings, and related presentation elements.

  Generate and distribute technical rundowns.

  Provide other production support (live and pre-recorded) for News Specials, Creative Services, Sports, Special Events, Digital and Client production.

  Facilitate production support aligned with Departmental and Station business objectives and priorities as required.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Television Production or equivalent related experience.

  Five or more years of professional experience in television production and directing.

  Team player.

  Must possess excellent organizational skills.

  Adept at positively communicating, motivating, engaging and leading a production team.

  Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under hard deadlines.

  Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic, fluid and vigorous

  environment associated with live News production.

  Current, comprehensive, and broad knowledge of fundamental News production technologies.

  Intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.

  Demonstrate creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.

  Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

  Please provide video reel with PL track.

  Compensation - $27/hr+ commensurate with experience and skill level

  KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

  #LI-Onsite

  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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.

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