Lead Overdrive Newscast Director, KSTU at The E.W. Scripps Company in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description:

Director IV – 12580

KSTU, Scripps' FOX station in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Lead OverDrive Newscast Director to join the team!  This is an opportunity to work at the #1 station in the market, in one of the fastest growing and family friendly cities in the nation! 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Direct all assigned newscasts and assist Producers in the preparation of newscasts.  Will serve as Team Lead and subject matter expert.  Responsible for developing/maintaining shortcuts and backup procedures. 

• Direct assigned newscast with minimal amount of errors


• Service as Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert


• Prepare studio for newscast


• Work with Producers prior and during each newscast to create an excellent on-air product


• Suggest camera shots, graphics, and other production elements


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of other equipment used in the production of our newscast


• Manage and maintain all aspects of automation, including coding and functions


• Develop/Maintain/Communicate backup procedures for all Directors


• Assist in maintaining all broadcast equipment within control room


• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• HS diploma


• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Prior OverDrive experience strongly preferred


• 1-3 years prior related experience


• Team Lead experience preferred


• Extensive knowledge in all areas of video production


• Knowledge of newsroom computer systems


• In-depth knowledge of automation systems


• Knowledge of studio lighting board

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Ability to formulate, block, and direct newscasts


• Ability to direct in a fast-paced, rapidly changing production for extended periods


• Prior OverDrive experience, preferred


• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art video switchers and effects


• Familiar with routers, video servers, auto consoles, robotic studio cameras, graphics systems, and studio production equipment


• Good computer skills


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.


• Ability to view multiple video and computer monitors


• Ability to work flexible work hours, including holidays, weekends, evening, and possible overnights

HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE:

Consistent with our commitment to maintain a safe workplace free of known hazards, all employees and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We also may require staying up to date on booster shots in the future based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and manufacturer recommendations. If you are hired, we will require you to verify that you are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by your start date, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption by Scripps in writing or any other exemptions available under applicable law. This requirement currently excludes positions located in Florida, Montana, and Tennessee due to state law.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.