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Operations Director
$45K–$57K
Sacramento, CA, United States +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento - Experience
- 2+ years in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station.
About the job
Direct the technical execution and visual presentation of KCRA/KQCA’s live and live-to-tape newscasts and programming.
What you'll do
- Oversee the visual direction and clean technical execution of newscasts; call and punch newscasts.
- Direct, instruct, and cue talent and production crew, and provide creative input with producers and crew.
- Operate graphics and clip playback, automated audio, and robotic camera systems.
What they ask for
- At least 2 years of studio production and/or directing experience at a commercial television station.
- Experience operating broadcast equipment such as switchers, audio boards, and cameras.
- Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
- Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Nice to have
- Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics, and Bitcentral video playback is helpful.
- Bilingual experience is a plus; related military experience will be considered.
Pay
USD $45,032–$56,524 base salary
Tools
ENPS, VIZ RT, Bitcentral
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