News Director, NBC4
NBCUniversal
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
Job Duties
• Prepare and direct live and taped news television broadcasts
• Code rundowns for all broadcasts
• Work in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts utilizing an automated production control system
• Give direction and timing to talent and other technicians on broadcasts
• Perform Director and Director Assist duties as required
• Weekly disaster recovery training
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Disaster recovery
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience of television directing in a live news environment
• Minimum 3 years working with and knowledge of television production equipment
• Minimum 3 years of experience with computer applications working and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment
• Minimum 3 years of experience with newsroom computer systems
• Minimum 1 year experience with Automated Production Control systems (Ross Overdrive preferred)
• BA degree in Telecommunications/related field or equivalent work experience
Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
• Must be able to work evenings, and flexible hours, overtime, weekends and holidays as required
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to join DGA
Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications
• 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
• 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
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Interest in current news events
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
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