Operations Director
Hearst
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Sacramento, CA · Posted October 26, 2026
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November 2026
- #3Best all-round cities for new graduates68 / 100 · of 100
- #6Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast61 / 100 · of 39
- #7Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast124 jobs · of 47
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Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among general and operations managers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for general and operations managers: 14% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
KCRA/KQCA TV, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a full-time Operations Director for our station's live newscasts. The Operations Director is responsible for the technical execution of linear live and live-to-tape, local news, and programming; direct, instruct and cue talent and other production crew members; graphic and clip playback server operation; automated audio set-up and operation; robotic camera control system operation. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.
Responsibilities
Oversee the visual direction of newscasts
Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
Responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
Call and punch a newscast
Requirements
2+ years of experience in studio production and/or directing at a commercial television station
Experience operating broadcast equipment like switchers, audio boards, and cameras
Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Experience with ENPS, VIZ RT graphics and Bitcentral video playback would be helpful
Bilingual experience is a plus
Related military experience will be considered
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,032 and $56,524. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future, and other factors permitted by law.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve .
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs