Technical Director

Job Description

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for a Technical Director II at KOAA. They will perform the functions with production video switchers and/or manual ''punch and call.''

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Work with newsroom staff in a collaborative effort to achieve a flawless newscast.
• Communicate with set during live broadcast.
• Understand all equipment used for production and help provide solutions if needed.
• Responsible for the on-air production of news including graphics, lighting and camera shots.
• Produce, direct and edit technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including promos, cut-ins, special reports, among other projects assigned both inside and outside the newsroom.
• Record and edit content as well as troubleshoot during the live newscast.
• Edit video/audio and create graphic elements for the newscasts or any other production as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Specialized training/certification may be required
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Flexible work hours
• Demonstrated ability to make proper news judgment decisions
• Experience in audio, video, and graphics platforms
• Experience editing with non-linear platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changes before and during the newscasts
• Previous experience directing newscasts and editing preferred

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $40,733.00 - $41,550

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):
• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3zpeq-13-58-145-198-42 in your application.