The Newscast Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productionsSupervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programsObserves pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning compositionActs as a liaison between engineering and production departmentsWorks with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscastTrains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcastsSwitches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcastsTests equipment to ensure proper operationPerforms other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

High school diplomaFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentProficiency with broadcast control equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.  In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.  Repetitive movements are required.  Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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