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

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 newscastSwitches 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 writtenExperience in digital non-linear editing preferredProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously