Newscast Director

New York State Broadcasters Association; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

WRGB/WCWN in Albany, NY is seeking a Director for our Newscast. This role directs and TDs live newscasts and oversees production standards to deliver polished broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, can clearly lead the crew under pressure, and possesses strong reading and writing skills. Physical ability to lift and position lighting instruments up to 40 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure.
• Typing and good spelling skills.
• Ability to read and write; college degree preferred.
• Must be able to lift and position 40 pound lighting instruments.

Responsibilities

• Experience Directing and TDing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.

Skills

Direction to crew under pressure

Typing and spelling skills

Reading and writing skills

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WRGB/WCWN is looking for a Director for our Newscast.

$17.52 to $19.52 per hour

Requirements

Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure

Typing and good spelling skills necessary

Ability to read and write, college degree preferred

Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments

Experience

Experience Directing and TDing newscasts

Knowledge of production standards and equipment

About the Company

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