Newscast Director
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.JOB DESCRIPTION
KTTV/KCOP has an immediate need for a director for our morning or evening newscast. Must be available for on-air broadcasts of breaking news and special new reports during all hours on the weekends, as well as fill-in on an emergency basis on all other FOX 11 newscasts during the week.
Will work closely with line producer on daily rundown and changes affecting daily broadcast, with associate director on graphic rundown and scheduled remotes, and with producer on direction and style of the newscast.
Our ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience directing news or other related news programming in a large market and thorough knowledge of studio, news, and other commercial experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ability to direct spontaneous, free form programming from the news department including breaking coverage of brush fires, earthquakes, rainstorms, etc. Must be able to work well under pressure and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills and technologies include Sony ELC Automation with automated audio.
Chyron Prime with ISQ, Matrix, iNews, and Microsoft Excel.
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