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WOWK-TV

Newscast Technical Director

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Run camera and CG in the newscast through Ross overdrive automation * Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts * Tests equipment to ensure proper operation

WOWK-TV

Newscast Director

Washington, DC

$31/hr

Direct live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns. * Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns. * Build and customize ...

Nexstar Media Group

Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Direct live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns. * Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns. * Build and customize ...

WOWK-TV

Director

Washington, DC

$31/hr

Direct live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns. * Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns. * Build and customize ...

Tribune Media

Newscast Director

Washington, DC

$31/hr

Direct live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns. * Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns. * Build and customize ...

Tribune Media

Director

Washington, DC

$31/hr

Direct live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns. * Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns. * Build and customize ...

Nexstar Media Group

Newscast Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Direct live and recorded newscasts using Ross OverDrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns. * Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns. * Build and customize ...

WOWK-TV

Assistant Director / Director

Washington, DC

$29/hr

Direct live newscasts, breaking news, and special programming using broadcast automation systems such as, ENPS, Ross OverDrive, Xpression and Bit Central. * Execute all technical elements, video ...

Nexstar Media Group

Chief Engineer

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

You will support live news production in a Ross OverDrive environment, oversee the health of a large SDI plant, and help guide the next wave of technical evolution while ensuring the daily broadcast ...

Tribune Media

Chief Engineer

Mount Pleasant, SC

You will support live news production in a Ross OverDrive environment, oversee the health of a large SDI plant, and help guide the next wave of technical evolution while ensuring the daily broadcast ...

WOWK-TV

Chief Engineer

Mount Pleasant, SC

You will support live news production in a Ross OverDrive environment, oversee the health of a large SDI plant, and help guide the next wave of technical evolution while ensuring the daily broadcast ...

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A Ross Overdrive is a type of guitar effects pedal designed to simulate the warm, natural distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier. It is particularly valued by musicians for its smooth, dynamic response and ability to enhance guitar tone without excessive noise or harshness. The Ross Overdrive is inspired by vintage overdrive circuits, making it a popular choice for blues, rock, and country guitarists. Its simple controls typically allow for easy adjustment of gain, tone, and output level, enabling players to shape their sound to suit various musical styles.

What is the difference between Ross Overdrive vs Ross Technician?

AspectRoss OverdriveRoss Technician
Required CredentialsTechnical certification or experience in broadcast equipmentTechnical certification or experience in broadcast equipment
Work EnvironmentBroadcast facilities, control rooms, or remote locationsBroadcast facilities, control rooms, or remote locations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by broadcast companies for system operation and troubleshootingUsed by broadcast companies for equipment maintenance and repair

The main difference between Ross Overdrive and Ross Technician lies in their roles. Ross Overdrive typically refers to a control or operational position managing broadcast systems, while Ross Technicians focus on hands-on maintenance and repair of broadcast equipment. Both roles require technical skills and industry experience, but Overdrive roles are more operational, whereas Technicians are more technical and repair-oriented.

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Newscast Technical Director

WOWK-TV

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.

  • Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
  • Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition
  • Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
  • Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscasts
  • Run camera and CG in the newscast through Ross overdrive automation
  • Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts
  • Tests equipment to ensure proper operation
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience with Ross overdrive automation preferred
  • Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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