WLWT, the Hearst Television owned NBC affiliate in Cincinnati has an opening for a Newscast Director. We are looking for someone with great communication skills, punctuality and being a team player. The newscast director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. You will report to the Sr Newscast Director.
Responsibilities
- Direct broadcast newscasts
- Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
- Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
- Experience with ENPS, VIZRT graphics and Bitcentral video playback will be helpful
Requirements
- 2+ years directing newscast
- Have experience with production switchers, video servers, and audio and studio equipment
- MOS and basic computer network understanding
- Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
- Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
- Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
- Related military experience will be considered
- In person work required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs