Newscast Director

Hearst•Westbrook, ME

22d

About The Position

Newscast Director WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director . The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. You will report to the Operations Manager. Values in Action At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. Benefits Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits. Medical | Dental | Vision 401(k) matching Emotional Wellness Support Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Requirements

2+ years directing and technical directing a newscast
Have experience with production switchers, video servers, and audio and studio equipment
MOS and basic computer network understanding
Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Direct broadcast newscasts
Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
Will call and punch a newscast
Newscast Director will also post to website