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Broadcast Technical Director - Military Veterans

at Hearst

KMBC/KCWE TV, the ABC/CW Hearst Television stations in Kansas City, MO has an opening for a Broadcast Technical Director. Broadcast Technical Directors have knowledge of broadcast operations and production activities. This position works with engineering and news to facilitate the production elements involved in live newscasts. You will report to the Engineering Director.

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscasts
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering
Experience Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience working as a newscast director or technical director at a commercial television station
  • Experience operating several types of production broadcast equipment
  • Knowledge of Grass Valley Ignite Automation or experience with production control automation systems
  • Demonstrate timely decision-making in a live news production environment
  • Understanding of newsroom systems, ENPS and video playback systems
Qualification Requirements
  • Must have a solid background in the operations of broadcast television systems and equipment
  • Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
  • In-person attendance is required
Education
  • College Degree preferred but not required
  • Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered
Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. 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

Kansas City, MO

Hearst

 

Hearst is one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies. Hearst has been innovating for more than a century, leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care, with a mission to inform audiences and improve lives. The company’s diverse portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; digital services businesses; and more than 200 magazines around the world. Hearst is always moving forward, investing in healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions; providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. With a commitment to maintaining the highest quality in its products and services, Hearst is dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.  

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