What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Production Lead Director position at News-Press & Gazette Company?
News Production Lead Director oversees all areas of Production at station, supervises all production employees, and reports to the Operation's Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and train production staff
- Supervise and train master control staff
- Oversee that schedules are been maintained.
- Oversee cross-training in production department.
- Direct the newscasts
- Supervise Control Room activity
- Tape daily cut-ins
- Make sure all field and in-house lives are ready with picture and mic check before each show
- Direct and switch the shows
- Make sure the sets are set up properly for shows
- Check lighting to make sure it will be ready for shows
- Check commercial log
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Assist with Master Control duties as needed
- Collaborate with News Dept. employees to produce clean newscasts.
Qualifications
- Excellent management skills
- Exceptional decision-making skills
- Extensive knowledge of broadcast operations
Other Items to Consider
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
Qualified individuals apply at https://kvia.com/jobs/
NPG of Texas/KVIA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer
