Newscast Director

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

• 4+ years directing live newscasts and other programs
• Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and find fast solutions to problems that arise during live shows
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure, live production situations 
• Experience with various production switchers, video servers, video playback, audio and studio equipment
• Understanding of newscast formatting software (ENPS, iNews, etc.) 
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
• Related military experience will be considered
• Must be a member of or join the Directors Guild of America
• In-person attendance is required

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.

• 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

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds.

Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more.

Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award.