LOCATION: KFOR-TV

POSTING DATE: August 5, 2025

POSITION TITLE: Newscast Director

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

KFOR/KAUT is a state-of-the-art facility looking for a Newscast Director. This is a place where you can learn and grow professionally. Nexstar, our parent company, likes to retain highly motivated and skilled employees. Opportunities for advancement within the company are available.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

Candidate will be expected to work closely with show Producers to present a fast-paced, highly produced and mistake-free newscast.

Candidate will be expected to work closely with IT/Engineering to troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise.

Candidate should be able to take assigned shows to the next level. We are looking for creative, self-motivated individuals with a flair for creativity.

Ability to communicate last minute changes to production crew and the ability to carry out these changes in a professional manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

2-5, years’ experience.

Ross Acuity, Over Drive, CamBot and Xpressions experience is highly desired.

This position requires a very DETAIL-oriented individual.

Must be able to handle the pressure of daily deadlines and thrive in a chaotic work environment.

Must be available to work weekends, holidays and be available for unscheduled breaking news and severe weather extended coverage. This is a 24/7 operation. “We never turn off the lights”.

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

Contact:Apply by going to the link listed below and then filter the job search by location (US-OK-Oklahoma City). This will allow you to view all current postings for KFOR jobs.

Apply at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

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Nexstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.