Director

About the role

This position is responsible for the direction of live newscasts and any preparation involved for the newscast.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast
• Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
• Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Be able to communicate calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.
• Edit and encode daily episodic promotions and Network promotions.
• Maintain adequate studio lighting levels.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience directing live newscasts (Preferred).
• Possess knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operations of television systems.
• Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
• Proven leadership skills; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Graphic design experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18 to $19 per hour.