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Newscast Director

Nexstar Media Group · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Full time
Posted
⁦16 Oct 2026⁩
Location
PA, Wilkes-Barre
Employer
Nexstar Media Group

Job description

We're seeking a skilled and innovative Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, enjoys leading production teams, and wants to help deliver engaging content to audiences wherever they watch.

What You'll Do

• Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming.

• Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, graphics, and production staff.

• Produce and oversee content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels.

• Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events.

• Operate and manage live-streaming technologies, including VMIX, OBS, and related production systems.

• Partner with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality productions across multiple platforms.

• Train and mentor production staff while helping develop best practices and workflows.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience directing live television or streaming productions.

• Knowledge of control room operations, live production workflows, and digital streaming technologies.

• Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations.

• A collaborative team player who is passionate about producing compelling content.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field preferred.

• At least two years of experience in television production, directing, or newsroom operations.

• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather-related coverage.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in delivering news and information that matters to your community.

• Gain hands-on experience across broadcast, streaming, and emerging digital platforms.

• Work with a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

• Be part of the future of local news production.

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