What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newscast Director position at Hearst Television?
WCVB-TV, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, has an opening for an experienced and dynamic News Director. This full-time member of the NewsCenter 5 team is responsible for leading the technical execution of live newscasts, major events, and sports specials. WCVB directors also oversee the production of recorded programs and specials. Our directors work alongside producers and technical staff and collaborate with colleagues from departments outside of the news. This position reports to the Executive Producer.
Responsibilities
- Direct live newscasts and other live and recorded programs
- Working with producers, focus on enhancing the production value of all locally produced shows and events (this includes creating impactful pre-production elements)
- Lead the way in ensuring the flawless technical execution of all programming, whether live or recorded
Requirements
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
