What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Technical Director & Video Editor position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
The Weekend Technical Director & Video Editor coordinates the efforts of all technical operations during newscasts and other live and recorded productions, and operates editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.
- Observes pictures through monitors and determines composition
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
- Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
- Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
- Organizes and edits together raw footage into a continuous video story according to scripts or instructions from producers or news managers
- Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
- Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
- Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete editing assignments
- Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product for broadcast or online
- Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running video news story
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects
- Maintains editing equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proficiency with video editing equipment, computers, telephones, and other office equipment
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-stress environment
