Newscast Director

Job Description

PT Newscast Director

WGHP/Fox 8 is recruiting for a part-time director to join its team. The position will be responsible for preparing and directing/technical directing multiple live and recorded telecasts.

Responsibilities:

This includes newscasts, programs, specials, newsbreaks, production and promotion sessions. Knowledge of automation software and coding is preferred. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment while determining the best results for newscast direction and final product. Responsible for quality control of all newscasts, programs, sessions, etc. Creatively render scripts and concepts into aural and visual media. Project management skills must include strong team leadership abilities, ability to prioritize and organize projects, meet deadlines, work calmly in a fast-paced environment and work with and supervise production crews.

Qualifications:

Must make quick decisions and have the ability to react quickly to changing events.

A high school diploma is required. A college degree is preferred.

The right candidate should have 1-2 experience in broadcast operations.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzbe02-3-149-255-162-42 in your application.