WYFF-Stephen B-TEST-UAT-123456

Hearst

South Carolina

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional wellness support
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
LGBTQ+ health services
Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television in Greenville, SC is seeking an experienced Newscast Director to oversee all technical aspects of live production. You will collaborate with the producer, technical director, audio operator and studio team to ensure flawless broadcasts.

The role requires directing and TD experience, MOS and newsroom system familiarity, and flexibility to work varied hours including holidays and weekends. Join a collaborative team committed to authentic local storytelling.

Qualifications

  • Two or more years of experience directing and technical directing newscasts.
  • Experience with production switchers, video servers, audio equipment and studio equipment.
  • Understanding of MOS and basic computer networking.
  • Understanding of newsroom systems, including ENPS and video playback systems.
  • Technical ability to resolve existing issues and work around problems that arise during live news.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends.
  • Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Direct broadcast newscasts.
  • Provide creative input while working with the newscast producer and production crew.
  • Ensure clean technical execution of the overall look of the newscast.
  • Call and punch newscasts.
  • Post content to the station website as needed.

Skills

Directing newscasts
Technical directing
MOS and networking
ENPS knowledge
Ability to work flexible hours

Tools

MOS
Video playback systems
Production switchers
Studio equipment
ENPS

Job description

WYFF 4 , the NBC/CBS affiliate in Greenville, SC, has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director. The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production with the technical staff, including the producer, technical director, audio operator, studio team and engineering.

Responsibilities
  • Direct broadcast newscasts.
  • Provide creative input while working with the newscast producer and production crew.
  • Ensure clean technical execution of the overall look of the newscast.
  • Call and punch newscasts.
  • Post content to the station website as needed.
Requirements
  • Two or more years of experience directing and technical directing newscasts.
  • Experience with production switchers, video servers, audio equipment and studio equipment.
  • Understanding of MOS and basic computer networking.
  • Understanding of newsroom systems, including ENPS and video playback systems.
  • Technical ability to resolve existing issues and work around problems that arise during live news.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends.
  • Related military experience will be considered.
Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day 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, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional wellness support
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • LGBTQ+ health services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs
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