Live News Director: Single-Operator, Robotic Cameras

Disney Entertainment; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment is seeking experienced Directors to join our team on an as-needed basis to work on live newscasts and local productions in Glendale, CA. This role requires handling fast-paced broadcasts in a single-operator control room with high pressure and tight timelines.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years directing live newscasts in major markets, proficiency with Ross Overdrive, DALET Newsroom, and robotic cameras, plus strong organizational skills and the ability to work varied

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years directing live newscasts in a major market.
• Ability to stage manage and direct with a single-operator setup.
• Experience coding and monitoring camera blocking/movement during live shows.
• Ability to operate/adjust robotic camera systems while directing.
• Proficient in monitoring audio changes and levels during broadcasts.
• Strong sense of newscast structure and breaking-news judgment.
• Operational knowledge of the DALET Newsroom system.
• Interdepartmental coordination and exceptional organization.
• Understanding of broadcast studio lighting and mic placement.

Responsibilities

• Direct fast-paced, top-market newscasts, maintaining control in a single-operator environment.
• Stage manage newscasts and live productions as required.

Skills

Multitask under pressure

Live directing experience

Ross Overdrive

Camera blocking

Robotic cameras

Audio levels

Newscast structure

DALET newsroom

Interdepartmental coordination

Studio lighting

Microphone placement

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

XPression Graphics

Ross Artimo Robotic Cameras

Job description

Disney Entertainment is seeking experienced Directors to join our team on an as-needed basis to work on live newscasts and local productions in Glendale, CA. This role requires handling fast-paced broadcasts in a single-operator control room with high pressure and tight timelines.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years directing live newscasts in major markets, proficiency with Ross Overdrive, DALET Newsroom, and robotic cameras, plus strong organizational skills and the ability to work varied