Director - NBC 10

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Prepares and directs live and recorded contents utilizing the Ross Overdrive automated production control system & Dalet Newsroom Computer system
• Ownership of show. Make quick calls in different situations and find workarounds in the event of failures.
• Builds master rundown patterns for all shows.
• Works in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts and all content utilizing an automated production control system
• Code rundowns for shows.
• Shape overall creative appearance of the content using imaginative video, audio and graphics effects.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline driven situations
• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians; May act as a traditional Director when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work closely with editorial team on creative look and feel of each production including major special events throughout the year.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of experience of live news television directing
• Minimum 3 years of experience with computer applications working and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment
• Familiarity with Dalet Galaxy, Ross Xpression, Ross Cambotics desirable as well as traditional knowledge of operating video switchers and audio consoles
• Understanding of technical directing, audio mixing, robotics operation, commercial integration, live/remote segment cut-ins, breaking news, server playback and graphics insertion
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, perform under pressure and make critical programming decisions under tight timelines
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Positive work ethic & attitude
• Team player
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal desired
• Strong technical skills and understanding of technical directing, audio mixing, robotics operation, commercial integration, live/remote segment cut-ins, breaking news cut-ins, video file playback, and graphics insertion
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r09x4m-3-15-5-183-42 in your application.