Newscast Director

Job Description

The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
• Direct newscasts, breaking news and other programs using Grass Valley Ignite system. Other programs could include live audiences
• 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
• Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Create commands and effects for newscast and other programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Prior newscast directing experience preferred
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production preferred
• High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news which can hapen at any time
• ENPS newsroom system experience preferred
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be willing and flexible to work any shift
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk4n08-18-218-92-26-42 in your application.