Broadcast Director
Core
Directing daily newscasts, local programs, and live content across over-the-air, digital, and streaming platforms using production automation and manual switching.
Role type
Senior IC broadcast director
Builds
Live and pre-produced news broadcasts and special programming for KARE 11 (NBC affiliate)
Domain
Local television news and live streaming
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production features (live broadcasts)
Required skills
Live newscast direction, production automation systems, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, graphics platforms, playout servers, non-linear editing, studio production workflow, troubleshooting live events, camera blocking, lighting design, show formatting
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in communications or Broadcast Production
Technologies
Sony ELC, Ross OverDrive, ENPS, Chyron, Ross XPression, BitCentral, vMix
Responsibilities
Direct live and recorded newscasts and special programming using automated and manual production systems; Collaborate with news, production, and technical teams to deliver dynamic broadcasts; Ensure quality control across all live and pre-produced content; Oversee and troubleshoot studio and control-room operations; Operate and manage live streaming broadcasts; Contribute to creative production elements including camera blocking and lighting design; Identify and resolve on-air issues during breaking news; Assist in training and mentoring studio and control room staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
