Director Production

Job Description

Morning Newscast Director

The Newscast Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the duties of the production crew including camera operators, audio operators, graphics system operators, and other crew members.

Additional
• Interprets digital scripts and communicates with crewmembers via headset to execute live and recorded broadcasts
• Supervises production crew and maintains high standards for video, audio, and overall on-air presentation
• Operates Ross Carbonite switcher during live and recorded broadcasts
• Provides training and direction to the production staff
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience
*Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience equals one year of education
• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training
• Creative decision-making skills
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards
• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs
• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques
• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3z565-18-224-52-200-42 in your application.