Newscast Director

Hearst•South Burlington, VT

13d

About The Position

WPTZ/WNNE, the NBC affiliate in South Burlington, VT, 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 Studio Operations Manager Value 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 communications, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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 the website