Part-time Newscast Director - Military Veterans
at Hearst
The Part Time Newscast Directors are responsible for communicating and executing all technical aspects of live production with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. Positive pro-active attitude and schedule flexibility are necessary for this position. With a unique format, a dedication to hard news and the resources of Hearst Television, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the best.
Job Responsibilities:
- Directing/Technical Directing broadcast newscasts.
- Provide creative input and will work closely with the newscast producer and production crew.
- Be responsible for clean technical execution and the overall look of the newscast.
- Must be able to call and punch a newscast.
- May also run Teleprompter system
- MOS and basic computer network understanding.
- Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems.
- Candidate must be an excellent communicator able to work efficiently and effectively with a variety of personalities in high pressure situations.
- Candidate must be a problem solver and quick thinker, using technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
- The position requires shift flexibility. Shift will include various day parts, holidays and weekend duties.
- Video editing with Adobe Premiere is required.
- Newscast Director will also be required to post to website as well.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience..
- 2+ to 5 Years preferred, but not required
- Candidates should have a helpful, positive, \"can do\" attitude.
- Experience with production switchers, video servers, editing systems and audio and studio equipment preferred.
Omaha, NE
Hearst is one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies. Hearst has been innovating for more than a century, leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care, with a mission to inform audiences and improve lives. The company’s diverse portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; digital services businesses; and more than 200 magazines around the world. Hearst is always moving forward, investing in healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions; providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. With a commitment to maintaining the highest quality in its products and services, Hearst is dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.