Director Production

Job Description

The Newscast/Lifestyle Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the duties of the production crew including camera operators, audio operators, graphics system operators, editors, and other crew members.
• 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
• Shoots, edits, and delivers content for local lifestyle show in studio and in field
• Oversees post-production of pre-recorded lifestyle show daily
• 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 audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape 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 graphic design methods and techniques
• 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-gp6j7e-216-73-216-159-42 in your application.