Newscast Director

Fox • Southfield, MI

22d • $40 - $43

About The Position

To direct news and studio production staff during live broadcasts of news, sports and local programming, to direct news production sessions; and to advise the News Managers on all matters relating to production techniques and standards.

Requirements

• Proven ability to exercise control over production/technical staff members during live programming.
• Knowledge of broadcast industry, particularly as it pertains to the production of local news programming.
• Ability to contribute ideas and execute same in regards to on-air appearance of all programs.
• Must understand technical terms and language used in control rooms, etc.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced quickly changing technical environment and lead others through these changes in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.
• Must have experience as a broadcast director, preferably in news three to five years minimum preferred).
• Must have director reel of show production.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sony ELC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct live broadcasts.
• Work closely with producers and other newsroom employees on rundown preparation, on-air production requirements, and implementation of new concepts/ideas as they pertain to the on-air look.
• Provide editorial input as it relates to spelling errors of chyrons, graphics, etc.
• Establish quality control and consistent look from the various technical operational positions.
• Direct non-live PSA's, programs, commercial production sessions, and other pre-taped elements as required by the news department and other station departments.
• Conduct pre or post-newscasts technical meetings to troubleshoot reoccurring problems, etc.
• Notify management or appropriate departments of any issues that need to be addressed.
• Follow-up on problems that can be easily remedied by the director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant News Director or News Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director