Live News Operations Director — Broadcast Tech Lead
HEARST STATIONS INC
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Job summary
HEARST Stations Inc. operates KCRA/KQCA TV in Sacramento and seeks a full-time Operations Director to manage the technical execution of live and live-to-tape newscasts, direct talent and crew, and oversee graphics playback, audio setup, and robotic camera operation.
You will report to the News Operations Manager and collaborate with the production team to ensure a clean, on-brand look and a seamless on-air presentation.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station
- Experience operating broadcast equipment like switchers, audio boards, and cameras
- Ability to handle time-sensitive pressures during newscasts
- Willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- Experience with ENPS, Viz RT graphics and Bitcentral playback would be helpful
- Bilingual experience is a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
Responsibilities
- Oversee the visual direction of newscasts
- Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
- Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
- Call and punch a newscast
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Job description
HEARST Stations Inc. operates KCRA/KQCA TV in Sacramento and seeks a full-time Operations Director to manage the technical execution of live and live-to-tape newscasts, direct talent and crew, and oversee graphics playback, audio setup, and robotic camera operation.
You will report to the News Operations Manager and collaborate with the production team to ensure a clean, on-brand look and a seamless on-air presentation.
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