Operations Director

Short Summary

Operations Director at Hearst. KCRA/KQCA TV, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a full-time Operations Director for our station's live newscasts. The Operations Director is responsible for the technical execution of linear live and live-to-tape, local news, and programming; direct, instruct and cue talent and other production crew members; graphic and clip playback server…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Operations Director
• Organization: Hearst
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: Sacramento, CA, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Operations & Logistics
• Compensation: Not specified
• Application deadline: Not specified by source

Description

KCRA/KQCA TV, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a full-time Operations Director for our station's live newscasts. The Operations Director is responsible for the technical execution of linear live and live-to-tape, local news, and programming; direct, instruct and cue talent and other production crew members; graphic and clip playback server operation; automated audio set-up and operation; robotic camera control system operation. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.

Responsibilities

Oversee the visual direction of newscasts

Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew

Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast

Call and punch a newscast

Requirements

2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station

Experience operating broadcast equipment like switchers, audio boards, and cameras

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays

Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics and Bitcentral video playback would be helpful

Bilingual experience is a plus

Related military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,032 and $56,524. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future, and other factors permitted by law.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the visual direction of newscasts
• Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
• Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast

Requirements / Eligibility

• 2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station
• Experience operating broadcast equipment like switchers, audio boards, and cameras
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
• Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics and Bitcentral video playback would be helpful
• Bilingual experience is a plus
• Related military experience will be considered
• The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,032 and $56,524. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future, and other factors permitted by law.
• At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits / Compensation

• Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
• Emotional Wellness Support

How To Apply

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