Newscast Director

Job Description

Newscast Director

WXII, the NBC affiliate in Winston-Salem, NC., has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director. The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. You will report to the Senior Newscast Director. This position also includes training to execute responsibilities in master control as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct broadcast newscasts
• Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
• Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
• Will call and punch a newscast using automated directing software
• Training will be provided to learn master control tasks to include maintaining on-air operation of running commercials, network, and local programming, following FCC monitoring and EAS procedures, and monitoring multiple channels to ensure signal integrity

Requirements

• 2+ years directing and technical directing a newscast
• Have experience with production switchers, video servers, audio, and studio equipment
• Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
• Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
• Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
• Expected to report to work regardless of weather conditions.
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's 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

Hearst's 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 family's needs

About Us

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 awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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