Operations Director
Hearst Health
$45,032 - $56,524 / year
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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
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
Compensation
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
About this role
Hearst Television's Sacramento NBC affiliate is seeking an Operations Director to manage the technical and creative execution of live newscasts. You'd oversee the visual direction of broadcasts, operate switchers and audio boards, manage graphics and video playback systems, and direct talent and crew during live-to-tape production. Working under the News Operations Manager at KCRA/KQCA, you'd be responsible for the clean technical delivery that keeps newscasts on air, collaborating with producers to shape the look and feel of each broadcast while handling the real-time pressures of news production.
This role requires at least two years of hands-on experience in studio production or directing at a commercial television station, with demonstrated proficiency on broadcast equipment. You'll need to adapt to varied shift schedules including weekends and holidays. Familiarity with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics, and Bitcentral systems is valued, and bilingual skills or relevant military background would strengthen your candidacy.
This is an IBEW union position offering a base salary between $45,032 and $56,524, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid parental leave, and emotional wellness support. The role is in-office in Sacramento and requires full-time commitment.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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