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JR BROADCAST DIRECTOR

Washington, DC · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

... with editorial intent and channel guidelines. Working closely with Production, Newsroom, and ... Direct some programming, including non prime time and overnight programming as experience develops ...

This role manages content governance, editorial planning, agency support, analytics and cross ... Rare to occasional overnight domestic or international travel up to 10% annually. EOE/M/F/Vet ...

$125 - $150/hr

This role will chair a Newsroom meeting at the start of each day to review overnight and breaking ... editorial team. (5%) Keeps attuned to global issues that might affect the Church or call for a ...

Newsroom Director

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

This role will chair a Newsroom meeting at the start of each day to review overnight and breaking ... editorial team. (5%) Keeps attuned to global issues that might affect the Church or call for a ...

Candidates must be willing to travel overnight (both in/out of state) up to 25% of the time ... Shape the editorial and content strategy for the Central AI Resource Hub & Learning Network * Co ...

$150 - $200/hr

Candidates must be willing to travel overnight (both in/out of state) up to 25% of the time ... Shape the editorial and content strategy for the Central AI Resource Hub & Learning Network * Co ...

Assistant News Director

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work closely with the News Director ... Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed * Must have deep ...

This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work closely with the News Director ... overnight hours as needed • Must have deep knowledge of all functions of the news operation in ...

This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work closely with the News Director ... Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed Must have deep ...

Freelance AP, Overnights

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... As Freelance Associate Producer, you will write for fast-paced overnight newscasts. You are an ...

Freelance AP, Overnights

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

... FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News ... As Freelance Associate Producer, you will write for fast-paced overnight newscasts. You are an ...

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JR BROADCAST DIRECTOR

Washington, DC • On-site

Reach Media LLC
Broadcasting • 51 - 200 employees

$55K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

General Description:

The Junior Broadcast Director works as part of the directing team to deliver live and non live programming using broadcast automation technology. Operating primarily in a Co Director role (but also directing some programs), they support the Automation Broadcast Director to ensure programs are delivered cleanly, accurately, and in line with editorial intent and channel guidelines. Working closely with Production, Newsroom, and Technical teams, the role focuses on operating the automation system, checking rundowns, maintaining on air quality, and responding quickly to issues in a live environment. As a developing director, the Assistant Broadcast Director gains experience by supporting senior colleagues, with progression toward more complex directing assignments.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Operate the production automation system (Vizrt Mosart) in a Co Director capacity across all programming, including prime time and special events.
  • Direct some programming, including non prime time and overnight programming as experience develops.
  • Assist in the smooth running of live and non live control rooms and studios.
  • Manage the automation GUI, monitoring workflows and identifying issues while on air.
  • Support preparation and checking of NCS running orders to ensure accurate delivery.
  • Coordinate control room line ups, studio checks, and outside source line ups with the Broadcast Automation Director.
  • Anticipate production or technical challenges and assist in resolving them quickly.
  • Facilitate ad hoc on air requirements using automation tools.
  • Maintain program continuity, established formats, and workflow standards.
  • Carry out on air quality control including audio, graphics, lighting, and robotic cameras.
  • Work professionally with editorial teams, talent, and technical staff.
  • Follow broadcast operations protocols, health & safety practices, and departmental procedures.
  • Support training and development of other Assistant Broadcast Directors.
  • To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years of control room and studio experience is required; experience in an automated control room environment preferred.
  • Calm composed operator able to perform effectively under pressure.
  • Strong interest in directing automated live television output.
  • Working knowledge of control room production components including cameras, sound, lighting, and graphics.
  • Ability to collaborate with editorial and operational teams while responding decisively to change.
  • Good understanding of world news and live broadcast environments.
  • Willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and timekeeping skills.
  • Solid understanding of health and safety in broadcast operations.