Live Newscast Director & Studio Tech Lead

WGAL 8 TV; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WGAL 8 TV, an NBC affiliate in Lancaster, is seeking a full-time Newscast Director to lead the technical and operational aspects of live newscasts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for calling and punching newscasts, collaborating with the production team, and operating robotic cameras.

Applicants should have strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and experience in broadcast environments. The role offers competitive benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, punctual with dependable transportation.
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with live or broadcast technical directing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and operational aspects of live newscasts.
• Operate and troubleshoot robotic cameras and broadcast systems.
• Call and punch newscasts accurately using automation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in live broadcasting

Knowledge of broadcast automation systems

Experience with robotic camera operations

Education

Relevant experience or training

Tools

Grass Valley Ignite automation

Windows-based software

ENPS

VIZ RT graphics

Bitcentral video playback

Job description

WGAL 8 TV, an NBC affiliate in Lancaster, is seeking a full-time Newscast Director to lead the technical and operational aspects of live newscasts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for calling and punching newscasts, collaborating with the production team, and operating robotic cameras.

Applicants should have strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and experience in broadcast environments. The role offers competitive benefits including medical and paid time off.