Newscast Director Position Available In Cumberland, Maine
Job Description
Newscast Director
Westbrook, ME, United States and 1 more
JOB DESCRIPTION
Newscast Director WMTW-TV, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director. The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. You will report to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
Direct broadcast newscasts
Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
Will call and punch a newscast
Requirements
2+ years directing and technical directing a newscast
Have experience with production switchers, video servers, and audio and studio equipment
MOS and basic computer network understanding
Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
Newscast Director will also post to website
Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs
ABOUT US
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry’s premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
2023612
Job Category
Operations
Posting Date
02/03/2025, 12:01 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
