Broadcast Newscast Director

KULR-TV in the beautiful Big Sky Country of Billings, Montana is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to direct our local newscasts. This person will be responsible for gathering, organizing, coordinating and execution of all elements involved in the production of newscasts. You must have solid technical skills and some working knowledge of TV production. You must meet all deadlines and work well under pressure. You must possess a positive “can-do” attitude and be a part of a team. We will train the right person.

Duties Also Include:

• Directing newscasts
• Audio operation
• Managing studio camera crew
• Replacing studio lights as needed
• Working well with newsroom producers and managers
• Meeting deadlines and working well under stress
• Possessing good news judgment
• Having a positive “can-do” attitude and being a team player

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• ENPS or similar newsroom computer experience preferred
• Good attitude and attention to detail is a must

KULR-8 is part of the Cowles Montana Media Group. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women, veterans, and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24,000.00 to $28,000.00 /year

Experience:

• technical directing: 1 year (Preferred)
• newsroom: 1 year (Preferred)
• Camera Operator: 1 year (Preferred)
• Video Editing: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends required
• Holidays required
• Night shift