Show Director

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is seeking a Freelance Show Director to join our team and be an integral part of the number one news network in America. As the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Freelance Show, Director, you will plan and direct live and live-to-tape news programs. You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news, control room environment and can anticipate the needs of the editorial team in order to execute effectively.

Demo reel and director track should be available upon request.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and direct live and live-to-tape news programs
• Work with the control room team to execute a high-quality show
• Thrive in a highly competitive environment and want to always win

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5+ years' experience directing live television news and specials
• Know-how to work seamlessly with producers, talent, and technical staff
• Good instincts, creative ideas, strong visual ability, and understand when to take risks
• Leadership capabilities and exceptional ability to stay calm under intense and constant pressure
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Flexibility to work all shifts in a 24/7/365 breaking news environment
• Solid knowledge of current events and news of the day

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Technical director skills
• Automation skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re8480-18-191-189-85-42 in your application.