Newscast Director

DC News Now

Washington, DC, US
Base: $26-$31 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified;...
Onsite
Ross overdrive automation
Direct live newscasts
Enps based rundowns
This is a hands-on technical role requiring precision, leadership, and adaptability 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 and executing newscasts using ENPS based rundowns, and building OverDrive coding.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Matching Summary

This is a hands-on technical role requiring precision, leadership, and adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Salary

Base: $26-$31 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ross OverDrive automation
  • direct live newscasts
  • ENPS based rundowns
  • production automation programs
  • newsroom environment

Nice-to-have

  • studio lighting knowledge
  • Streamdeck, OBS, TVU
  • advanced camera shot composition
  • collaborative newsroom environment

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as Director
  • extensive OverDrive experience
  • live news environment experience
  • major-market station experience
  • technical troubleshooting skills
  • leadership abilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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