Director - Full-time

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/ppspanDC News Now is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All 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