Newscast Director

NAB Leadership Foundation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a seasoned Newscast Director to manage the technical execution and visual presentation of live and recorded newscasts and specials. You will operate automated control room systems, oversee playlists, and collaborate with producers to realize editorial and creative vision.

In a fast-paced newsroom, you will verify timing, graphics, and transitions, troubleshoot issues during breaking news, and direct live-streamed broadcasts across digital platforms while

Qualifications

• Experience directing live television newscasts.
• Working knowledge of automated production systems (Ross OverDrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC, or similar).
• Strong understanding of video production, switchers, graphics systems, audio boards, and newsroom computer systems.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production control systems.
• Build, edit, and maintain automation playlists, rundowns, and event triggers.
• Coordinate closely with producers to execute editorial and creative vision.
• Monitor automated production elements including cameras, graphics, audio, video servers, and switcher functions.
• Troubleshoot automation, production, and technical issues during live broadcasts.
• Verify accuracy of timing, graphics, lower thirds, video playback, and transitions.
• Adjust automation sequences in real time to accommodate breaking news and changing production requirements.
• Collaborate with meteorologists, anchors, reporters, and technical staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
• Maintain broadcast quality standards and compliance with FCC regulations and company policies.
• Participate in rehearsals, special event coverage, election coverage, and remote productions as assigned.
• Assist in development and refinement of production workflows to maximize automation efficiency.
• Direct and monitor live-streamed newscasts across digital, and social media platforms, ensuring accurate execution, high production quality, and seamless integration with traditional broadcast operations.

Skills

Direct live broadcasts

Decision-making under pressure

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Tools

Ross OverDrive

Grass Valley Ignite

Sony ELC

Job description

The Newscast Director is responsible for the technical execution and visual presentation of live and recorded newscasts and special productions utilizing automated control room systems. This role collaborates with producers, technical operations staff, and newsroom personnel to ensure accurate, engaging, and seamless broadcasts while maintaining high production standards.

• Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production control systems.
• Build, edit, and maintain automation playlists, rundowns, and event triggers.
• Coordinate closely with producers to execute editorial and creative vision.
• Monitor automated production elements including cameras, graphics, audio, video servers, and switcher functions.
• Troubleshoot automation, production, and technical issues during live broadcasts.
• Verify accuracy of timing, graphics, lower thirds, video playback, and transitions.
• Adjust automation sequences in real time to accommodate breaking news and changing production requirements.
• Collaborate with meteorologists, anchors, reporters, and technical staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
• Maintain broadcast quality standards and compliance with FCC regulations and company policies.
• Participate in rehearsals, special event coverage, election coverage, and remote productions as assigned.
• Assist in development and refinement of production workflows to maximize automation efficiency.
• Direct and monitor live-streamed newscasts across digital, and social media platforms, ensuring accurate execution, high production quality, and seamless integration with traditional broadcast operations.

Requirements and Skills

• Experience directing live television newscasts.
• Working knowledge of automated production systems (Ross OverDrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC, or similar).
• Strong understanding of video production, switchers, graphics systems, audio boards, and newsroom computer systems.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Extended periods sitting at production consoles and computer workstations.
• Frequent work during breaking news and special event coverage.
• Ability to remain focused under significant deadline pressure.

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