WGAL-TV, Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market has an opening for a dynamic full-time Newscast Director for our station’s live, fast-paced newscasts. The ideal candidate will leadthe technical and operational aspects of our live newscasts and daily productions. Some prior industry or relevant military experience will be considered. This role combines the responsibilities of both Technical Direction and Studio Operations, requiring broad knowledge of broadcast production activities and strong hands-on skills with studio equipment. You will report to the Operations Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide creative input and collaborate with producers, directors, and production crew
- Call and punch newscasts using Grass Valley Ignite automation with precision and accuracy
- Studio operations include, but not limited to, robotic camera operations, moving set pieces, lighting, and working directly with on-air talent.
- Operate and troubleshoot robotic cameras and related broadcast systems
- Use Windows-based computer software for video playback and recording preparation
- Must be willing to work schedules that include early morning hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Applicants must be reliable, punctual and have dependable transportation
- Excellent attention to details; strong communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with live or broadcast technical directing a plus
- Knowledge of or experience with production control automation systems
- Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics, Bitcentral video playback
- Knowledge of television audio systems and robotic camera systems will be beneficial
- Must be able to climb ladders up to 15 feet and lift up to 25 pounds
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure
- Related military experience will be considered
Education:
Related experience and /or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Lead technical and operational aspects of live newscasts and daily productions
- Hands-on skills with studio equipment and studio operations (robotic camera operation, moving set pieces, lighting)
- Call and punch newscasts using Grass Valley Ignite automation with precision and accuracy
- Operate and troubleshoot robotic cameras and related broadcast systems
- Use Windows-based computer software for video playback and recording preparation
- Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable, punctual, and have dependable transportation
- Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ENPS, Vizrt graphics, and Bitcentral video playback
- Ability to climb ladders up to 15 feet and lift up to 25 pounds
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure
- Experience with live or broadcast technical directing
- Knowledge of or experience with production control automation systems
- Knowledge of television audio systems and robotic camera systems
- Related military experience or related experience/training considered in lieu of formal education
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
