Assistant Director

Assistant Newscast Director

WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine, has an opening for an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director works closely with the Newscast Director to execute all technical aspects of live newscast production. This position requires working various crew positions for live newscasts with the goal of preparing the Assistant Director for future Newscast Director positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Newscast Director as needed
• Operating the Audio board for productions
• Operating Cameras board for productions
• Learning all control room systems including the production switcher, routers, and video and graphic playback systems

Requirements

• Experience operating cameras in a live environment
• Prior experience operating an audio board and related systems
• Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
• Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
• Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
• Related military experience will be considered

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 the whole person. 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

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industrys premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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