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Newscast Director
Company | FOX |
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Location | Austin, TX, USA |
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Salary | $43000 – $53000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Deep understanding of innovative production concepts that engage viewers.
- Ability to lead, thrive under pressure, and succeed while creatively delivering fast-paced news shows.
- Ability to direct during unscripted moments like breaking news and other live events.
- Ability to shoot and edit video.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Two (2) years of experience directing live daily newscasts on an automation system.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to use tools, manipulate small parts, and make minute adjustments to controls requiring fine finger movements.
- Must be able to affix a wireless microphone to staff and interviewees.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management to deliver clean and engaging newscasts.
- Work with management and on-air staff to write stories and develop content.
- Lead implementation of new concepts and ideas for newscasts.
- Establish quality control and consistent look from the various technical operational positions.
- Manage post-show review, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.
- Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
- Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
- Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.