Newscast Director
About The Position
The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. This role involves supervising and assigning duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs. The Director observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition, acting as a liaison between engineering and production departments. They work closely with news producers to deliver a clean and high-energy newscast, train camera and CG operators, and switch video sources while giving direction during live broadcasts. Equipment testing to ensure proper operation is also a key responsibility, along with performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience in news operations and production. (Depending on market size)
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
- Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs.
- Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition.
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
- Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast.
- Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts.
- Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts.
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
