Live News Broadcast Director — Studio & Remote

Forum-Communications; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision packages

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability and

life insurance

Critical illness, accident, and indemn

Retirement benefits with company match

Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

Job summary

Forum Communications Company is seeking a Production Director to technically direct TV newscasts from studio or remote locations, ensuring a high-quality broadcast. You will collaborate with the newsroom and production team to present compelling stories and handle video content, teases, and on-air coordination.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Flexible with scheduling, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Technically directs assigned newscasts.
• Work with the Newsroom to provide support for technical issues.
• Place the most compelling news stories on the air with a team.
• Ingest paid content and other materials as assigned.
• Produce teases and various video requirements.
• Liaise between news anchors and production during newscasts.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Under pressure

Multitasking

Flexibility in schedule

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Forum Communications Company is seeking a Production Director to technically direct TV newscasts from studio or remote locations, ensuring a high-quality broadcast. You will collaborate with the newsroom and production team to present compelling stories and handle video content, teases, and on-air coordination.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure, including nights, weekends and holidays.