The Director directs daily newscasts and other on-air or website projects, live or pre-recorded with accuracy and under deadline. This position assists in maintaining the studio, Ignite and Production Control room. The Director will also assist in creating a wide variety of graphics and video editing for multiple newscasts when needed. The Director must operate the crawl and school closings systems. The Director plays a key role in the look and style of the newscast and greatly affects the credibility of the news team. This position runs TelePrompTer and shoots video for the news in the field as requested. The Director also posts content to the web. The Director must work closely with the Producer to bring new and creative elements to the newscastsII. Essential Job FunctionsWeight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results65 Directs newscasts or other on-air or website projects (live or pre-recorded) with accuracy and under deadline. Works with producers to be creative and bring new elements to the newscasts.15 Assists in maintaining studio, Ignite, Production Control room and other production equipment.15 Operates crawl system, helps make graphics when needed, directs and helps set up Uplinks5 Operates TelePrompTer in the studio or camera for news in the field when needed. Posts content on the website.100%