About this opportunity
KCRA 3 & My58 Television lists this Operations Director opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
KCRA/KQCA TV, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a full‑time Operations Director for our station's live newscasts. The Operations Director is responsible for the technical execution of linear live and live‑to‑tape, local news, and programming; direct, instruct and cue talent and other production crew members; graphic and clip playback server operation; automated audio set‑up and operation; robotic camera control system operation. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.
Responsibilities
Oversee the visual direction of newscasts
Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
Call and punch a newscast
Requirements
2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station
Experience operating broadcast equipment like switchers, audio boards, and cameras
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production
Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics and Bitcentral video playback would be helpful
Bilingual experience is a plus
Related military experience will be considered
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,032 and $56,524. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future, and other factors permitted by law.
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
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
About Us
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 industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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