Assistant Director / Director
DC News Now is seeking a skilled Associate Director / Director to join our production team. This position directs live weekend newscasts and serves as an Associate Director or fill-in Director during the week, supporting the seamless execution of daily shows and live events.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in live control room environments, demonstrates strong communication and timing skills, and understands both the editorial and technical sides of news production. The AD/Director will play a key operational role in maintaining broadcast quality, consistency, and timing across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct live newscasts, breaking news, and special programming using broadcast automation systems such as, ENPS, Ross OverDrive, Xpression and Bit Central.
- Execute all technical elements, video playback, graphics, transitions, audio, and camera framing, with precision and speed.
- Lead control room communication with producers, anchors, technical directors, and floor crew to ensure a smooth and polished on-air product.
- Make quick operational decisions during live broadcasts and breaking news.
- Maintain consistent production standards aligned with DC News Now and Nexstar brand expectations.
- Work closely with the Director to time live newscasts, manage commercial breaks, and communicate cues to anchors and studio staff.
- Track show timing and assist in coordinating changes on the fly during live broadcasts.
- Fill in as Director on weekdays when needed, ensuring a seamless broadcast experience.
- Performs production and operations related duties as assigned by management.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Participate in pre-production planning, rehearsals, and execution of live remotes and special coverage.
- Maintain professional communication and composure in a fast-paced, live news environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Associate Director, Director, or Technical Director in a live television environment.
- Strong knowledge of broadcast automation and newsroom systems (ENPS, Ross OverDrive)
- Excellent multitasking, timing, and communication skills under pressure.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, as assigned by manager, including weekends, holidays, and during breaking news events.
Compensation range: $27-$29 hourly commensurate with experience and skill level.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
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