Newscast Director, AM

nexstar· Nexstar Media Inc.
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📍 NV, Las VegasFull time

About this role

KLAS 8 News Now the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for a Broadcast Director.  This shift will be consistent with our AM team but will also require flexibility to be on call as needed by the News department.  The Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.  This is a full time position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Direct and/or technically direct newscasts
  • Coordinates technical control and production of programs
  • Ensures quality standards are met
  • Works with the news Producers to deliver a clean visually impactful news cast
  • May also perform the following duties:
    • Audio operations for daily newscasts
    • Live operations (tunes satellites, microwaves, and other live feeds from field)
    • Editing with Adobe Premiere editing software
    • Teleprompting for daily newscasts

Requirements & Skills:

  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum two years’ experience in News operations and Production (market size considered)
  • Proficiency with computers and broadcast control equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and be able to multi-task
  • Ignite automation experience preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Broadcast Director must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.  In addition, the Broadcast Director must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.  Repetitive movements are required.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds.  Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. 

EEO Statement:  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

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This Newscast Director, AM role at nexstar is based in NV, Las Vegas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Newscast Director, AM role at nexstar full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Newscast Director, AM role in the Nexstar Media Inc. department at nexstar.
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When was the Newscast Director, AM job at nexstar posted?
This Newscast Director, AM position at nexstar was posted on Jul 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Newscast Director, AM
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