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Newscast Director jobs are open across broadcast television, local news stations, cable networks, and digital media outlets, at every level from associate director to senior and executive director, with specializations in live production, political coverage, and breaking news. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Master Control Operator / Newscast Director. This hybrid position is ideal for a technically minded broadcast professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, live television environment.
The primary focus of this role is Master Control Operations, while also developing the skills necessary to direct live newscasts. Training will be provided to qualified candidates interested in expanding their production and directing skills.
The successful candidate will monitor multiple broadcast channels, execute automation playlists, maintain FCC compliance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support the technical execution of live newscasts. This position reports jointly to the Operations Manager and Engineering Director and requires schedule flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Master Control Operations
Monitor multiple television program streams to ensure accurate, high-quality on-air presentation.
Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
Execute, edit, and maintain automation playlists.
Operate Florical automation and related broadcast systems.
Acquire, ingest, and prepare programming, commercials, and promotional content for air.
Monitor video, audio, captioning, and signal quality across multiple channels.
Maintain FCC compliance, EAS monitoring, and required broadcast logs.
Monitor transmitter status and document operational readings.
Identify, troubleshoot, and report technical issues affecting on-air operations.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent and reliable broadcasts.
Live Newscast Directing
Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems.
Collaborate closely with producers, technical staff, engineering, and newsroom personnel to execute clean, accurate broadcasts.
Call and execute newscasts with precision while maintaining production quality.
Learn and operate automation and associated production equipment through on-the-job training.
Maintain composure and make sound decisions during breaking news and live production situations.
Broadcast Automation & Technical Operations
Operate and troubleshoot broadcast automation systems, video servers, routing systems, and related production equipment.
Work with systems including Florical Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, VIZ RT graphics, Harmonic video servers, and other broadcast technologies.
Assist Engineering with operational troubleshooting and equipment monitoring when necessary.
Maintain a strong understanding of broadcast workflows and automation-driven production environments.
Studio Operations
Occasionally assist with studio operations as scheduling requires.
Support robotic camera operations, studio setup, and production equipment during live broadcasts.
Assist with general production support and maintain a clean, organized control room and studio environment.
Qualifications
Strong computer skills, including Windows-based applications and broadcast software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced live production environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues under pressure.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in television Master Control operations or live television production.
Experience with broadcast automation systems.
Familiarity with Florical Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, VIZ RT, Imagine Nexio video servers, and related broadcast systems.
Understanding of FCC regulations, EAS procedures, and broadcast compliance.
Knowledge of production switchers, routing systems, video servers, and television transmission systems.
Military broadcast or related technical experience is welcomed and encouraged.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders up to 15 feet when required.
Ability to sit, stand, and work extended periods in a live broadcast environment.
Ability to respond quickly during live broadcasts and emergency situations.
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 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 you and your family's needs
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $49,000. 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.
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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KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Master Control Operator / Newscast Director. This hybrid position is ideal for a technically minded broadcast professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, live television environment.
The primary focus of this role is Master Control Operations, while also developing the skills necessary to direct live newscasts. Training will be provided to qualified candidates interested in expanding their production and directing skills.
The successful candidate will monitor multiple broadcast channels, execute automation playlists, maintain FCC compliance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support the technical execution of live newscasts. This position reports jointly to the Operations Manager and Engineering Director and requires schedule flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Master Control Operations
Monitor multiple television program streams to ensure accurate, high-quality on-air presentation.
Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
Execute, edit, and maintain automation playlists.
Operate Florical automation and related broadcast systems.
Acquire, ingest, and prepare programming, commercials, and promotional content for air.
Monitor video, audio, captioning, and signal quality across multiple channels.
Maintain FCC compliance, EAS monitoring, and required broadcast logs.
Monitor transmitter status and document operational readings.
Identify, troubleshoot, and report technical issues affecting on-air operations.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent and reliable broadcasts.
Live Newscast Directing
Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems.
Collaborate closely with producers, technical staff, engineering, and newsroom personnel to execute clean, accurate broadcasts.
Call and execute newscasts with precision while maintaining production quality.
Learn and operate automation and associated production equipment through on-the-job training.
Maintain composure and make sound decisions during breaking news and live production situations.
Broadcast Automation & Technical Operations
Operate and troubleshoot broadcast automation systems, video servers, routing systems, and related production equipment.
Work with systems including Florical Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, VIZ RT graphics, Harmonic video servers, and other broadcast technologies.
Assist Engineering with operational troubleshooting and equipment monitoring when necessary.
Maintain a strong understanding of broadcast workflows and automation-driven production environments.
Studio Operations
Occasionally assist with studio operations as scheduling requires.
Support robotic camera operations, studio setup, and production equipment during live broadcasts.
Assist with general production support and maintain a clean, organized control room and studio environment.
Qualifications
Strong computer skills, including Windows-based applications and broadcast software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced live production environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues under pressure.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in television Master Control operations or live television production.
Experience with broadcast automation systems.
Familiarity with Florical Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, VIZ RT, Imagine Nexio video servers, and related broadcast systems.
Understanding of FCC regulations, EAS procedures, and broadcast compliance.
Knowledge of production switchers, routing systems, video servers, and television transmission systems.
Military broadcast or related technical experience is welcomed and encouraged.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders up to 15 feet when required.
Ability to sit, stand, and work extended periods in a live broadcast environment.
Ability to respond quickly during live broadcasts and emergency situations.
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 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 you and your family's needs
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $49,000. 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.
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in newscast director jobs.
- Minimum three to five years of live newscast directing experience at a commercial television station
- Proficiency with production automation systems such as Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC, or equivalent platforms
- Working knowledge of newsroom rundown software including iNews or ENPS
- Demonstrated ability to direct breaking news and fast-turnaround live broadcasts under tight deadlines
- Strong communication and crew coordination skills for managing technical directors, floor crews, and anchors simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or a related field preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Newscast Director Job Search
Tailor your reel to live production
Hiring teams for newscast director roles watch your reel before reading your resume. Lead with your strongest live broadcast sequences, not pre-produced packages. Show how you called shots under deadline pressure, and keep the total runtime under three minutes.
List your switcher and rundown software
Employers scan resumes for specific tools: Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC, iNews, ENPS, Avid iNEWS. Name every production automation and rundown system you've operated. Vague references to 'broadcast software' cost you interviews that a precise equipment list would win.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists newscast director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by market size before applying
News directors in top-25 markets expect candidates with experience calling shots in comparable markets. Applying upmarket without that background rarely succeeds. Target openings one or two market tiers above your current one for the strongest return on your applications.
Prepare to direct a mock newscast in interviews
Many stations give finalists a live or simulated newscast to direct during the interview process. Practice calling camera and graphic cues aloud, handling a breaking-news script drop mid-show, and coordinating with a floor director you've never met.
Negotiate your technical rider, not just salary
When an offer arrives, confirm which production systems you'll be using, whether capital upgrades are budgeted, and what your staffing complement looks like. Mismatches between your workflow and the station's infrastructure create friction that's harder to resolve after you've accepted.
Newscast Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most newscast directors?
The companies hiring the most newscast directors right now include Sinclair Broadcast, The Hearst Corporation, and GRAY MEDIA, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ownership groups with multiple stations across several markets tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many newscast director jobs are remote?
About 20% of newscast director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, control-room nature of most directing roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include digital-only newscasts, streaming news channels, and production coordination roles that don't require real-time in-studio shot-calling.
How do you become a newscast director?
Most newscast directors start as production assistants or technical directors, learning the control room from the ground up before stepping into a directing role. Building fluency with production automation systems, rundown software, and live broadcast workflows is essential. Volunteering to direct lower-stakes newscasts, such as weekend or overnight shows, gives you the on-air reps stations expect before promoting you to a primary newscast.
Can you get hired as a newscast director without much experience?
Entry points exist, but they're almost always in smaller markets or at digital-first news outlets with leaner production teams. Stations in smaller markets are more willing to hire candidates with strong technical fundamentals and a short directing reel over candidates with years of experience in larger markets. Focusing your applications on those markets, demonstrating comfort with the specific automation systems a station uses, and showing you can stay calm during breaking news gives you a real path in.
What does the newscast director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from a news director or HR contact, followed by a video interview focused on your experience calling live shots and handling breaking news. Finalists are often brought on-site or given a remote simulation where they direct a mock newscast, sometimes with an unfamiliar crew and a script they've only seen minutes before. References from producers and technical directors who've worked with you carry significant weight in the final decision.
Where can I find and apply to newscast director jobs?
You can find and apply to newscast director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from stations and networks across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your market experience and production background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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