Newscast Director
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Job Location:
Lancaster, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WGAL-TV Hearst Televisions NBC affiliate in the Lancaster-Lebanon-Harrisburg-York PA market has an opening for a dynamic full-time Newscast Director for our stations live fast-paced newscasts. The ideal candidate will leadthe technical and operational aspects of our live newscasts and daily productions. Some prior industry or relevant military experience will be considered. This role combines the responsibilities of both Technical Direction and Studio Operations requiring broad knowledge of broadcast production activities and strong hands-on skills with studio equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide creative input and collaborate with producers directors and production crew
- Call and punch newscasts using Grass Valley Ignite automation with precision and accuracy
- Studio operations including but not limited to robotic camera operations moving set pieces lighting and working directly with on-air talent.
- Operate and troubleshoot robotic cameras and related broadcast systems
- Use Windows-based computer software for video playback and recording preparation
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure while collaborating to quickly resolve unanticipated issues
- Employee will be responsible for clean technical execution and the overall look of the newscast
- Other duties as assigned by the Broadcast Operations Manager
Flexibility to adapt to a schedule including mornings evenings weekends and holidays based on organizational needs special events or unforeseen circumstances as required
- Maintain punctual attendance
In-person attendance is required
Required Skills:
- Must be willing to work schedules that include early morning hours evenings weekends and holidays
- Applicants must be reliable punctual and have dependable transportation
- Excellent attention to details; strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with live or broadcast technical directing a plus
- Knowledge of or experience with production control automation systems
- Experience with ENPS VIZ RT graphics Bitcentral video playback
- Knowledge of television audio systems and robotic camera systems will be beneficial
- Must be able to climb ladders up to 15 feet and lift up to 25 pounds
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure
Related experience and /or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical Dental Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
About Company
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 ... View more
