Newscast Director
Core
Coordinates technical operators and directs camera/video staff during live and recorded news productions to ensure high-energy broadcasts.
Role type
Senior IC newscast director
Builds
Live and recorded news programs
Domain
Broadcast media
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Broadcast control equipment operation, Camera and CG operator training, Multi-tasking under pressure, Equipment testing and troubleshooting, Liaison between engineering and production, Deadline management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Broadcast control equipment, Monitors
Responsibilities
Coordinate efforts of all technical operators during newscasts, Supervise and assign duties to technical control and production workers, Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera/video staff, Act as liaison between engineering and production departments, Switch video sources and provide direction during live broadcasts, Test equipment to ensure proper operation
