Newscast Director

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: News Director/Broadcast Operations

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Television experience or work toward a related degree is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrives on time.
• Conducts pre-show checks prior to 30 minutes until newscast. (See Director’s Pre-show Checklist)
• Directs newscasts, as assigned.
• Edits video in Field59; posts video to stories.
• Edits video for newscasts, as assigned.
• Direct and switch a high quality newscast, promotional spots, and any special programs as assigned by the News Director.
• Arrive at work on time 
• Edit video from various feeds 
• Train production assistants, making sure they are adequately cross-trained to competently perform in all production positions within 6 months of hire
• Collaborate with producers and talent to improve broadcasts
• Develop and enforce newsroom and production standards and practices, especially those aimed at eliminating production errors
• Be familiar with all phases of the control room and studio
• Meet daily with show producer to discuss formats and presentation of the newscast.
• Check graphics for accuracy before the show.
• Lead the technical crew through live programming
• Communicate any technical issues with relevant newsroom/station staff
• Keep current on all software upgrades and any new software
• Submit daily written reports of quality control problems
• Post all newscast video online daily AND embed to it’s the associated story
• Confirm with production crew that all pre-show checks are complete at least 10 minutes prior to every broadcast.  Address issues/concerns as they arise.
• Digitally record newscast daily in news control.  Keep for 24 hours.
• Maintain a weekly PA duty schedule.  It should be posted weekly in the control room and emailed to the news director each Friday.  Confirm that duties are completed.  
• Recommend disciplinary action to the news director for any PA who doesn’t complete his/her duties.
• Be available to work other shifts as needed, as fill-in or in severe weather/emergency situations.
• Coordinate production assistant schedules, in consultation with the news director and other newscast directors, as needed
• Assist (or lead, as needed) in all aspects of the newsroom operation, from production to newsgathering
• Cross-train in other areas of production throughout the station, to include creative services, commercial production, and promotional production
• Other duties as assigned by management.

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Act and respond to last minute changes
• Supervise the work of others
• Work within deadlines and manage time wisely
• Working knowledge of various computer systems and software, including Tricaster/Newsmaker, Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop
• Communicate with news staff and other departments
• Dress in a professional manner
• Be respectful of station property and property of co-workers
• Safely operate and protect station equipment
• Keep work area organized
• Respond in a timely manner
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Demonstrate efficient time and work habits
• Good attendance record
• Able to direct work and gain the cooperation of others
• Have a valid driver’s license

Send resume and cover letter to newsjobs@41nbc.com

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