WDAY-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time or part-time TV Broadcast Director. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone eager to work for this region’s dominant news leader. Be a part of an innovative, cutting-edge team in an industry that will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging environment. We offer on the job training with no experience necessary!
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Directing Newscasts
• Coding Newscasts
• Work with various technical systems required for a newscast
• Execution of Production duties
• Ingest commercials
• Remote live production work
• Other assigned work as needed
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
• Background in directing preferred
• Experience with Ross Overdrive Automation preferred but not necessary
• Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised, and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work Monday through Sunday
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have access to consistent transportation to meet required shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate studio equipment using two upper extremities at the same time.
TO APPLY, GO TO: forumcomm.com/careers/
About the Organization At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas, and insights. Today, we’re a leading media and technology company that’s home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.
Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.
Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Forum Communications Co.
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