Operations Director

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,032 - 56,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a full-time Operations Director for live newscasts. The ideal candidate will manage production teams and handle technical aspects of newscasts.

Responsibilities include overseeing visual direction and ensuring smooth execution while requiring at least 2 years of production experience. Additionally, flexibility for varied shifts is essential, as well as experience with relevant broadcasting tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the visual direction of newscasts.
• Provide creative input to newscast producer and production crew.
• Ensure clean technical execution of the newscast.

Skills

Studio production experience

Broadcast equipment operation

Ability to handle time-sensitive production

Bilingual experience

Tools

ENPS

VIZ RT graphics

Bitcentral video playback

Job description

KCRA/KQCA TV, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a full-time Operations Director for our station's live newscasts. The Operations Director is responsible for the technical execution of linear live and live-to-tape, local news, and programming; direct, instruct and cue talent and other production crew members; graphic and clip playback server operation; automated audio set-up and operation; robotic camera control system operation. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the visual direction of newscasts
• Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
• Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
• Call and punch a newscast

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station
• Experience operating broadcast equipment like switchers, audio boards, and cameras
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
• Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics and Bitcentral video playback would be helpful
• Bilingual experience is a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,032 and $56,524. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future, and other factors permitted by law.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2026927
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 06/18/2026, 03:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3 Television Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US