News Production Director/Trainer

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred.
• Applicants must have prior experience working with ROSS switchers and XPressions graphics.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with producers and production crew to facilitate all production elements.
• Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Train directors, and control room staff on Ross OverDrive operation, coding, and best practices
• Develop and reinforce standard operating procedures for automation-driven newscasts
• Guide new team members on timing, shot selection, and clean execution in a live control room environment

• Identify and resolve real-time technical issues involving automation, switcher, graphics, and playback systems
• Collaborate with engineering to diagnose recurring issues and improve system reliability
• Serve as a go-to resource for control room troubleshooting and workflow optimization

• Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
• Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to operate standard office, recording, and production equipment.

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability
• PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k)

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.