Director III, KXXV

The E.W. Scripps Company • Waco, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled director ready to lead fast-paced news productions while mentoring the next generation of broadcast professionals? KRHD, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Waco, Texas, is seeking an experienced News Director to orchestrate our daily newscasts from our automated control room. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while serving as a resource and mentor to colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Specialized training/certification may be required
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Must have the ability to direct fast-pace rapidly changing productions for extended periods.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art video switchers and effects.
• Familiar with routers, video servers, audio consoles, robotic studio cameras, graphics systems and studio production equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors
• Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct or technical direct assigned daily newscasts.
• Work with show producers using newsroom computer system to create an integrated automated show rundown.
• Direct control room crew for pre-production, studio shot planning and graphics integration.
• Direct other shows, production shoots and special reports as assigned.
• Assist with studio setups including but not limited to lighting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree