Newscast Director
About The Position
The Newscast Director is responsible for the technical execution and visual presentation of live and recorded newscasts and special productions utilizing automated control room systems. This role collaborates with producers, technical operations staff, and newsroom personnel to ensure accurate, engaging, and seamless broadcasts while maintaining high production standards. Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production control systems. Build, edit, and maintain automation playlists, rundowns, and event triggers. Coordinate closely with producers to execute editorial and creative vision. Monitor automated production elements including cameras, graphics, audio, video servers, and switcher functions. Troubleshoot automation, production, and technical issues during live broadcasts. Verify accuracy of timing, graphics, lower thirds, video playback, and transitions. Adjust automation sequences in real time to accommodate breaking news and changing production requirements. Collaborate with meteorologists, anchors, reporters, and technical staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts. Maintain broadcast quality standards and compliance with FCC regulations and company policies. Participate in rehearsals, special event coverage, election coverage, and remote productions as assigned. Assist in development and refinement of production workflows to maximize automation efficiency. Direct and monitor live-streamed newscasts across digital, and social media platforms, ensuring accurate execution, high production quality, and seamless integration with traditional broadcast operations.
Requirements
- Experience directing live television newscasts.
- Working knowledge of automated production systems (Ross OverDrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC, or similar).
- Strong understanding of video production, switchers, graphics systems, audio boards, and newsroom computer systems.
- Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live news environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations.
Responsibilities
- Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production control systems.
- Build, edit, and maintain automation playlists, rundowns, and event triggers.
- Coordinate closely with producers to execute editorial and creative vision.
- Monitor automated production elements including cameras, graphics, audio, video servers, and switcher functions.
- Troubleshoot automation, production, and technical issues during live broadcasts.
- Verify accuracy of timing, graphics, lower thirds, video playback, and transitions.
- Adjust automation sequences in real time to accommodate breaking news and changing production requirements.
- Collaborate with meteorologists, anchors, reporters, and technical staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
- Maintain broadcast quality standards and compliance with FCC regulations and company policies.
- Participate in rehearsals, special event coverage, election coverage, and remote productions as assigned.
- Assist in development and refinement of production workflows to maximize automation efficiency.
- Direct and monitor live-streamed newscasts across digital, and social media platforms, ensuring accurate execution, high production quality, and seamless integration with traditional broadcast operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
