WGN-TV is currently searching for a Director/Assistant Director, Full-Time. Responsibilities: + Supervise on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, floors directors. + Must have in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including automated servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS and Ross Overdrive experience preferred. + Assist director during live shows with coding Ross Overdrive, remotes, graphics, and various monitor inputs. + Working knowledge of ENPS (or similar) to read rundowns, storing device controlled object slugs and modifying them as needed for air. + The Director/AD will interact with the newscast producer to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of the broadcast. + The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Overdrive, Ross XPression, Ross XPression Tessera and BitCentral. + Director/AD should add creativity and ideas that enhance the broadcast and final product. + Coordinates with the News and Creative Services Departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast. + Coordinates with Newscenter on all remote assignments for each broadcast. Qualifications: + News directing/AD experience required. News applicants only please. + Evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule. + Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field preferred. + Candidate should be solution oriented and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news. Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (with director's track if possible). #LI-Onsite Salary Range: 60K to 66K Annualized - - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.