Newscast Director

KLFY LLC

Washington, DC, US
$26-$31 hourly; benefits: medical, dental, vision,...
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Ross overdrive automation
Direct live and recorded newscasts
Code and execute newscasts using enps
** KLFY LLC is seeking a Newscast Director for their expanding DC News Now station in Washington, D.C. The role requires substantial experience with Ross OverDrive and involves leading live newscasts, ensuring high production standards, and collaborating with various teams in a fast-paced newsroom environment. **

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on technical role requiring precision, leadership, and adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • Key responsibilities include directing live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, coding newscasts using ENPS, and collaborating with news, production, and engineering teams.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more, with a competitive compensation plan of $26-$31 hourly.

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** KLFY LLC is seeking a Newscast Director for their expanding DC News Now station in Washington, D.C. The role requires substantial experience with Ross OverDrive and involves leading live newscasts, ensuring high production standards, and collaborating with various teams in a fast-paced newsroom environment. **

Salary

$26-$31 hourly; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ross OverDrive automation
  • Direct live and recorded newscasts
  • Code and execute newscasts using ENPS
  • Call and punch live broadcasts
  • Adapt to breaking news under pressure

Nice-to-have

  • Enhance production value
  • Studio lighting knowledge
  • Streamdeck, OBS, TVU, Optic, Chyron, Bit Central, Cue-Script knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Director
  • Expert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive
  • Advanced camera shot framing and composition skills
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Ability to work flexible hours

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