Job Description
WDAY , the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.
SUMMARY
WDAY-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time TV Broadcast Director. 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!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work with various technical systems to code and direct live newscasts, including use of Ross Overdrive Automation software.
- Execution of a variety of production duties, including ingesting commercials, directing other live or recorded productions, and doing live remote production work.
- Understanding certain software and other technical systems required for a newscast, such as teleprompter, audio board, cameras, production switcher, video playout system, and graphics.
- Communication with supervisor/production/news and other team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Background in directing and graphic editing preferred but not required.
- Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised, adhere to deadlines, and have excellent communication skills.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday 4am-12pm, and some weekend mornings as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and able to operate equipment using two upper extremities at the same time.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company, and carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.
Expected compensation for this role is between $16 and $18/hour, based on qualifications and experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We've always been in the business of telling stories, but we're more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest's largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you'll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.
Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:
- Health, dental, and vision packages
- Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Retirement benefits
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
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. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Day shift,