Newscast Director

Tribune Publishing • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

WDAF-TV Fox 4 Kansas City is seeking a Newscast Director. The Newscast Director is responsible for facilitating the overall look and presentation of news production. Multi-tasking and detailed oriented leader Accountable for interfacing and communicating all technical and staging requirements between producers and production crew. Collaborate with producers to facilitate production elements, including music, graphics, lighting, camera-blocking, guest interactions, set furnishings, and all other related presentation elements. Communicates all necessary instructions to production crew before and during newscasts. Generate daily Production Reports detailing technical and operational notes from newscasts. Follow up and reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily production processes. Call direct daily newscasts and other original productions, including post sports shows, special events, webcasts, and assists in creative services' productions. Utilize Ross Overdrive APC, switcher, and routers while “calling” the shows to the rest of live production positions. Contribute to the production of content for WDAF+, the station's connected TV streaming app. In addition to these Newscast Director duties, position is also required to run robotic cameras, audio board operations, floor direct, and help keep studio clean on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Communications, Television or similar degree.
• Television Production Studio and Control Room experience.
• Five or more years professional experience in television LIVE production and directing.
• APC operations experience for at least 6 months (Preferably, Ross Overdrive).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Effective leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills in a live news production environment.
• Fundamental understanding of news video and audio production equipment technologies.
• Experience on Ross Overdrive or equivalent automated systems.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Working knowledge of NRCS (Preferably, ENPS), video servers, graphic playout systems (Preferably, Ross Xpression), video routers, switchers (Preferably, Ross Acuity), ENG style cameras, robotic cameras, wireless lav microphones, and audio boards.
• Microsoft Office/Outlook knowledge.
• Ability to work precisely under deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to make quick decisions and give accurate instructions during live broadcasts.
• Team player with innovative thinking and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the overall look and presentation of news production.
• Interface and communicate all technical and staging requirements between producers and production crew.
• Collaborate with producers to facilitate production elements including music, graphics, lighting, camera-blocking, guest interactions, and set furnishings.
• Communicate necessary instructions to production crew before and during newscasts.
• Generate daily Production Reports detailing technical and operational notes from newscasts.
• Follow up and reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily production processes.
• Call direct daily newscasts and other original productions.
• Utilize Ross Overdrive APC, switcher, and routers during live production.
• Contribute to the production of content for WDAF+, the station's connected TV streaming app.
• Run robotic cameras, audio board operations, and floor direct.
• Maintain cleanliness of the studio.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree