Newscast Director

pDC News Now, a rapidly expanding Nexstar station in the Washington, D.C. market, is seeking a Director with extensive OverDrive experience to lead live newscasts and other productions. This is a hands-on technical role requiring precision, leadership, and adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom environment./pullipKey Responsibilities:/p/liliDirect live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns./liliCode, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns./liliBuild and customize OverDrive coding for news productions, working closely with producers and technical staff to enhance automation efficiency./liliCollaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshoot technical issues./liliCall and punch live broadcasts, special coverage, and breaking news while maintaining high production standards./liliLead pre-production efforts, including coding, shot blocking, automation setup, and equipment checks./liliEnsure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements by effectively managing production automation programs./liliElevate production value by enhancing camera shot composition, OverDrive operations and workflow integrations./liliAdapt to last-minute changes and breaking news, making quick decisions under pressure./liliGeneral knowledge of studio lighting, Streamdeck, OBS, TVU, Optic, Chyron, Bit Central, and Cue-Script a plus  /li/ulp/pullipQualifications:/p/liliAdvanced camera shot framing and composition skills./lili5#43; years of experience as a Director in a live news environment, preferably at a major-market station./liliExpert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive automation and strong ability to build, edit, and refine show coding./liliExperience with Ross XPression graphics, and other production switchers is a plus./liliStrong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with engineering teams to resolve production issues./liliExcellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a collaborative newsroom environment./liliAbility to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands./li/ulp/ppspanAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $26-$31 hourly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. /span/pp/ppspan#LI-Onsite – for jobs that require employees to work at the office/span/p