Live Newscast Operations Director

Hearst Corporation

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 57,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Paid time off

LGBTQ+ benefits

Family benefits

Job summary

Hearst Corporation's KCRA/KQCA TV in Sacramento is seeking a full-time Operations Director to lead the technical execution of our live and live-to-tape newscasts. You will direct, cue and instruct talent and production crew, operate robotic camera and graphics playback systems, and manage audio setup for on-air programs.

Reports to the News Operations Manager; this is an IBEW union role. You will oversee visual direction, collaborate with the newscast producer and crew, ensure a clean,

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station.
Experience operating broadcast equipment (switchers, audio boards, cameras).
Ability to work under the stresses of time-sensitive live news production.
Willing to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics, Bitcentral video playback helpful.
Bilingual experience is a plus.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee the visual direction of newscasts.
Provide creative input and work with the newscast producer and production crew.
Ensure clean technical execution of the look of the newscast.
Call and punch a newscast.

Skills

Studio production

Directing

Time pressure handling

Flexible schedule

Bilingual

Tools

ENPS

VIZ RT graphics

Bitcentral

Job description

Reports to the News Operations Manager; this is an IBEW union role. You will oversee visual direction, collaborate with the newscast producer and crew, ensure a clean,

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