Newscast Director

NAB Leadership Foundation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a Newscast Director in Huntsville, AL to coordinate technical operators during live and recorded productions. You will supervise crew, direct camera and CG staff, and ensure a clean, high-energy broadcast while liaising between engineering and production teams.

The role requires a high school diploma, English fluency, excellent communication skills, and at least two years in news operations and production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English is essential for live broadcasts.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities are needed.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production.
• Proficiency with office tech and broadcast control equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and live/recorded productions.
• Supervise and assign duties to crew engaged in technical control and production.
• Direct camera/video staff on composition via monitor feedback.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and production teams.
• Collaborate with news producers to deliver a clean, high-energy newscast.
• Train camera and CG operators for live broadcasts and test equipment.
• Switch video sources in real time while following directions.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

News operations experience

Broadcast control equipment

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Job description

The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

• Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
• Supervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programs
• Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
• Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast
• Trains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcasts
• Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
• Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production. (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously