Newscast Director
Core
Coordinates technical operators and directs camera/video staff during live and recorded news productions to ensure high-energy broadcasts.
Role type
Newscast Director
Builds
Live and recorded news programs
Domain
Broadcast journalism
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Broadcast control equipment operation, Camera and video direction, Multi-tasking under deadline pressure, Liaison between engineering and production, Equipment testing and troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Training camera and CG operators, Switching video sources simultaneously with direction
Technologies
Broadcast control equipment, Monitors, Office equipment (computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines)
Responsibilities
Coordinate efforts of all technical operators during newscasts, Supervise and assign duties to technical control workers, Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera/video staff, Act as liaison between engineering and production departments, Train camera and CG operators on proper operation during live broadcasts, Test equipment to ensure proper operation
Seniority
Mid-level operational lead
