What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newscast Director position at KCRA 3 & My58 Television?
Job Description
KCRA 3, the NBC affiliate in Sacramento, CA, has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director. The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, coordinating with the Producer, Production Staff and Engineering. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $56,000 and $66,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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.
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.
KCRA 3, the NBC affiliate in Sacramento, CA, has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director. The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, coordinating with the Producer, Production Staff and Engineering. You will report to the News Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Direct newscasts, breaking coverage and special programs across linear, digital and streaming platforms
- Provide creative input and work with the newscast producer and production crew
- Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
- 2 years directing and/or technical directing of live programming
- Have experience with production switchers, video servers and studio equipment
- Understanding of newsroom content systems and video playback systems
- Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
- Will post video and articles to digital content platforms
- Can work flexible hours and shifts, including mornings, holidays and weekends
- Bilingual experience is a plus
- Related military experience will be considered
- In-person attendance is required
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $56,000 and $66,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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
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.
Salary : $56,000 - $66,000