Part-time Newscast Director
Job Description
The Part Time Newscast Directors are responsible for communicating and executing all technical aspects of live production with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. Positive pro-active attitude and schedule flexibility are necessary for this position. With a unique format, a dedication to hard news and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the best.
Job Responsibilities:
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
The Part Time Newscast Directors are responsible for communicating and executing all technical aspects of live production with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. Positive pro-active attitude and schedule flexibility are necessary for this position. With a unique format, a dedication to hard news and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the best.
Job Responsibilities:
- Directing/Technical Directing broadcast newscasts.
- Provide creative input and will work closely with the newscast producer and production crew.
- Be responsible for clean technical execution and the overall look of the newscast.
- Must be able to call and punch a newscast.
- May also run Teleprompter system
- MOS and basic computer network understanding.
- Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems.
- Candidate must be an excellent communicator able to work efficiently and effectively with a variety of personalities in high pressure situations.
- Candidate must be a problem solver and quick thinker, using technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
- The position requires shift flexibility. Shift will include various day parts, holidays and weekend duties.
- Video editing with Adobe Premiere is required.
- Newscast Director will also be required to post to website as well.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience..
- 2+ to 5 Years preferred, but not required
- Candidates should have a helpful, positive, "can do" attitude.
- Experience with production switchers, video servers, editing systems and audio and studio equipment preferred.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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