News Production Director/Trainer

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with ROSS switchers and XPressions graphics.
• Able to effectively communicate with producers and production crew to facilitate all production elements.
• Able to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Training

• Train directors, and control room staff on Ross OverDrive operation, coding, and best practices.
• Develop and reinforce standard operating procedures for automation-driven newscasts.
• Guide new team members on timing, shot selection, and clean execution in a live control room environment.

Troubleshooting & Support

• Identify and resolve real-time technical issues involving automation, switcher, graphics, and playback systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to diagnose recurring issues and improve system reliability.
• Serve as a go-to resource for control room troubleshooting and workflow optimization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
• Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Able to operate standard office, recording, and production equipment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms).
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability.
• PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays.
• 401(k).

Qualifications

WINK News-Southwest Florida’s news leader has an immediate opening for a News Production Director/Trainer to work with our Production team. This position is responsible for coordinating the overall look and presentation of a fast-paced newscast.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability
• PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k)

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified