NewsNation - Director - Part-time
- Pay
- $85 – $100 per hour
- Location
- Ny, NY
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with newscast producers, executive producers, and showrunners to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of broadcasts.
- Lead on-air talent, technical directors, audio operators, stage crew, and floor directors to execute clean, dynamic, and engaging shows.
- Bring creative ideas and visual enhancements to the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to maximize the use of studio spaces and graphic elements.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of studio and remote broadcasting technology, including Steadicam and robotic cameras, media servers, and graphics systems. * Ensure smooth execution under pressure, troubleshooting technical issues and building effective workarounds on the fly when necessary.
- Provide current references and demonstration reels (including the isolated director's audio track) upon
- Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of directing experience in professional live broadcast television required. ENPS experience is strongly preferred
Additional information
. * Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of control room operations, broadcast automation (Ross Acuity, Ross Overdrive), and common business software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional multitasking abilities, quick thinking, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Must thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Flexibility: Availability to work all day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a flexible schedule, with potential overtime as news situations demand.
- Union Requirement: This is a Directors Guild of America (DGA) position; union membership in good standing is required.
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $85.00 - $100.00/hr (commensurate with experience).
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. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Who We Are
NewsNation is a national news cable network currently reaching 75 million television households across the United States. The network is owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group (NXST). NewsNation is currently searching for a part-time Director for our national newscasts and opinion programs, based in our New York studios.
From Nexstar's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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