Ktrk - Newscast Director

Job Description

Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 50 years, ABC13 has been Houston's news leader from sign-on to sign-off. Broadcasting 49 hours of locally produced newscasts each week, ABC13 is the top-rated and most-watched news station among the Houston-area viewers. ABC13 also leads the market in its digital media efforts, with top rankings for its website, abc13.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ABC13 delivers live and streaming content on Roku, Fire TV, Amazon, and Apple TV in the ABC13 Houston App. ABC13 is deeply invested in the Houston community, spotlighting Houston's diversity with community affairs programs covering issues that affect different segments of the population, from local town halls to ABC13+. The station also hosts several community projects throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays, an annual food drive benefiting the Houston Food Bank, and our E-cycle Drive, a collection/recycling effort for outdated electronic equipment in conjunction with Earth Day. ABC13 is also known for broadcasting the city's major events, including the annual July 4th Freedom Over Texas celebration, the Chevron Marathon, Houston Pride, and the Houston Rodeo Parade.
KTRK-TV is seeking an innovative Newscast Director who will be part of a hands-on directing team responsible for the production side of 70+ Weekly Hours of Newscasts as well as other content, including Weekly Shows, Live Major Special Event Remote Productions, and Sponsored Content Studio Tapings.
What You Will Do
• Direct linear & streaming newscasts and other locally produced station content while maintaining the highest standards for on-air presentations and technical quality.
• Work closely with show producers, anchors, production, and technical crews in planning and executing broadcasts
• Troubleshoot any on-air issues promptly to minimize disruptions
• Review and provide feedback on newscasts for continuous improvement
• Other production duties as assigned (studio setup & maintenance, stage manager, graphics, camera operator, clipping & uploading taped shows, remote production assist, etc.)

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum of three years of major market live Newscast Directing Experience using automated production systems (i.e., Ross Production Switchers and Graphic Systems, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC, Calrec Audio Consoles)
• Thorough Knowledge of conventional and automated television production systems, studio and field video and audio production, and video editing software. In addition, keep updated on industry innovations.
• Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live productions
• Knowledge of current broadcast industry standards and practices
• Proven track record working in fast fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Must have Excellent Leadership, Communication, and Organizational Skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays to support the production needs of the station.

Required Education
• High School Diploma

Preferred Education
• College or Technical School Diploma
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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