We're seeking a skilled and innovative Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, enjoys leading production teams, and wants to help deliver engaging content to audiences wherever they watch.
What You'll Do
- Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming.
- Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, graphics, and production staff.
- Produce and oversee content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels.
- Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events.
- Operate and manage live-streaming technologies, including VMIX, OBS, and related production systems.
- Partner with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality productions across multiple platforms.
- Train and mentor production staff while helping develop best practices and workflows.
What We're Looking For
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience directing live television or streaming productions.
- Knowledge of control room operations, live production workflows, and digital streaming technologies.
- Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations.
- A collaborative team player who is passionate about producing compelling content.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field preferred.
- At least two years of experience in television production, directing, or newsroom operations.
- Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather-related coverage.
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in delivering news and information that matters to your community.
- Gain hands-on experience across broadcast, streaming, and emerging digital platforms.
- Work with a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- Be part of the future of local news production.
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