JOB SUMMARY
WICZ-TV – Fox 40 News is looking for a Weekend Director/Technical Director/PA to join our award-winning news team in Binghamton, NY. The company is owned by Imagicomm Communications. WICZ is an equal-opportunity employer.
POSITION PROFILE
Who does the position report to? Suh Neubauer, News Director
What are the key responsibilities of the role? Direct and technical direct the weekend 10 PM newscast
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Use Ross Carbonite Ultra, Tria Duet Express, Xpression, and Inception to create and technical direct live news broadcasts
Supervise and oversee the production crew
Work closely with news staff and news director to execute broadcasts
Design relevant graphics for use in broadcasts
Regularly perform maintenance on broadcast equipment
Occasionally assist with other tasks related to the position, which may include website contribution, video editing, or writing
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Must have experience calling and punching newscasts
Experience with news production standards and equipment
Ability to think quickly under pressure and to clearly give direction under pressure
Knowledge of Ross ecosystem required (Ross Carbonite Ultra, Tria Duet Express, Xpression, and Inception)
Experience operating audio, teleprompter, CG/Graphics, and a video server
Experience with NewTek Tricaster
Knowledge of virtual sets strongly desired
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Typing and good spelling skills necessary
College degree preferred but experience okay