Category:
News
Position/Title:
Newscast Director
Details:
The Director directs daily newscasts and other on-air or
website projects, live or pre-recorded with accuracy and under deadline. This position assists in maintaining the
studio, Ignite and Production Control room.
The Director will also assist in creating a wide variety of graphics for
multiple newscasts when needed. The
Director must operate the crawl and school closings systems. The Director plays a key role in the look and
style of the newscast and greatly affects the credibility of the news
team. This position runs TelePrompTer
and shoots video for the news in the field as requested. The Director also posts content to the
web. The Director must work closely with
the Producer to bring new and creative elements to the newscasts.
65%Directs newscasts or other on-air or website projects (live or pre-corded) with accuracy and under deadline. Works with producers to be creative and bring new elements to the newscasts. 15%Assists in maintaining studio, ignite, Production Control room and other production equipment. 15%Operates crawl system, helps make graphics when needed, directs and helps set up Uplinks. 5%Operates TelePrompter in the studio or camera for news in the field when needed. Posts content on the website.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
5/13/2015
Closing Date:
7/10/2015
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama
Experience:
Two years’ experience in news directing
Experience with broadcast equipment used during the production of live or taped newscasts.
Experience with an automation system, such as Ignite.
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience
Requirements:
Good computer skills.
Ability to direct on Ignite
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Ability to make highly creative effects
Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy under deadline
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Knowledge of television news terminology.
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Contact:
To apply go to: Fox10tv.com / Careers

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(07-10-15)