Newscast Director - Local News Live

Job Description

NEWSCAST DIRECTOR (W/END) - LOCAL NEWS LIVE

Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$70,000 - $75,000/annually

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About LNL:

Local News Live is Gray Media's 24/7 live-streaming news network. LNL covers the day's top stories, breaking news, and weather with our most powerful resource: local journalists and meteorologists from Gray's 113 local newsrooms. Our newscasts stream on Gray's digital platforms and various markets across the country. Local News Live allows viewers to watch stories from across the country on one platform.

Job Summary/Description:

The Gray Washington News Bureau and Local News Live are looking for a Newscast Director to join its team. The position requires a creative, team-oriented individual with the ability to work in a technically challenging environment. The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule. Must have some experience directing. Master Control experience is a plus.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor all broadcast streams for the DC Bureau
- Daily work with ENPS newsroom computer system
- Ross Overdrive experience a plus
- Understanding of all equipment in the studio and master control area
- Daily care and maintenance of equipment and studio
- Work closely with other departments to meet all daily demands
- Assist news teams with editing projects
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Newscast Directing experience required
- Experience with Ross, ENPS, Edius, and non-linear editing systems a must
- Experience with Adobe Creative Products (Including Photoshop & Premiere Pro) is a plus
- Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments
- Willingness to learn new hardware and software
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent time management skills

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

LNL-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbv7xx-3-145-107-223-42 in your application.