Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking an accomplished, solution-oriented Director of Production Workflow & Graphics to elevate and oversee all aspects of dynamic, real-time broadcast graphics across our network. This leader will champion innovative production and master control workflows, expertly manage advanced Ross Video XPression and Chyron graphic systems, and serve as an essential bridge between technical and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as subject matter expert for the full suite of Ross Video XPression products (Designer, ClipStore, Streamline, Project Server), overseeing installation, configuration, and ongoing workflow management for all on-air graphics.
• Partner with creative leadership, engineering, and newsroom teams to design, implement, and maintain production graphic workflows.
• Provide up to date documentation on all training and workflow processes.
• Support, train, and mentor end users on graphics software (MOS templates, Newsroom Plugin), providing hands-on guidance to ensure optimal utilization and system health.
• Recommend and implement new graphics technologies, evaluating and integrating advancements to strengthen Nexstar’s creative and technical infrastructure.
• Build strong relationships with both internal teams and external vendors to troubleshoot issues, facilitate upgrades, and ensure seamless production operations.
• Effectively manage vendor support for stations.
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent mix of formal education and significant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in live television broadcast environments, with demonstrable expertise in engineering and production control.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Newsticker, Chyron Prime, Ross XPression graphics systems, OverDrive automation, newsroom integrations, production switchers, studio video wall controllers as well as Florical and master control workflows.
• Advanced scripting skills (VBScript, JavaScript) and solid working knowledge of HTML and CSS for troubleshooting, workflow automation, and template development.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, “speak the language of the newsroom and master control,” and translate between creative and technical disciplines.
• Detail-oriented, strongly organized, and able to manage concurrent tasks and deadlines with composure.
• Ability to travel 30-40% as needed to support Nexstar properties nationwide.
The Director of Production Workflow & Graphics reports to the VP of Station Operations and collaborates closely with the operations team and Television Stations as well as The Design Hub, CW Network, and NewsNation to ensure the successful execution of news production goals.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 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, a national cable news network, 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.
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