Newscast Director

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

NEWSCAST DIRECTOR (Full Time Regular): Are you a creative and technically proficient Television Production professional?  Do you have the desire to collaborate with passionate and accomplished professionals in the field?  If so, Tampa Bay’s #1 news station has a full-time opening for an experienced Newscast Director. In this role, you will be an important member of the Production team, regularly Directing newscasts, mixing shows on the Calrec audio console, and Floor Directing.  FOX is an exciting place to work where we are breaking barriers. We offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.

• Direct newscasts and special events utilizing Sony ELC, and the Sony MVS 8000 switcher
• Work with the News Department in assembling show rundowns in iNews, and helping create the most aesthetically dynamic newscast possible
• While Directing, you will utilize Vinten Robotic Cameras, Chyron Prime graphics systems, and Bitcentral Playout Servers
• Mix broadcasts utilizing our Calrec audio console.
• Provide support to our on-air staff by Floor Directing newscasts.  Additional studio operations duties include operating our Studio Jib Camera and confirming basic lighting setups. 
• Understand the importance of quality control, and communication with all relevant departments in instances of system, or workflow issues.

The qualified candidate will be able to work various shifts including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required. Ability to work unsupervised, as well as part of a team. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director/T.D. in commercial television with heavy emphasis on fast paced newscasts preferred.  Automation experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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