Newscast Director

We're seeking a skilled and innovative Newscast Director to lead live and recorded productions across television, streaming, and digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, enjoys leading production teams, and wants to help deliver engaging content to audiences wherever they watch.

Responsibilities

• Direct live newscasts, special coverage, and locally produced programming.
• Lead control room operations, coordinating cameras, audio, graphics, and production staff.
• Produce and oversee content for broadcast, streaming, OTT, CTV, and FAST channels.
• Direct breaking news, weather, sports, election coverage, and special events.
• Operate and manage live-streaming technologies, including VMIX, OBS, and related production systems.
• Partner with newsroom, digital, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality productions across multiple platforms.
• Train and mentor production staff while helping develop best practices and workflows.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience directing live television or streaming productions.
• Knowledge of control room operations, live production workflows, and digital streaming technologies.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make quick decisions during breaking news situations.
• A collaborative team player who is passionate about producing compelling content.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; degree in Broadcast Production, Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field preferred. At least two years of experience in television production, directing, or newsroom operations. Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather-related coverage. Why Join Us? Play a key role in delivering news and information that matters to your community. Gain hands-on experience across broadcast, streaming, and emerging digital platforms. Work with a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Be part of the future of local news production. #LI-Onsite