Director / Technical Director

Job Description

The Job
The Director is responsible for directing fast paced live news and other original productions which may include live special events. Responsible for developing and implementing a ''vision'' for the program, in concert with editorial leadership and the directors working on the program in other cities. This includes long term show planning as well as determining the format and content for daily programming. As business warrants the Director could be responsible for Directing in non-automated controls as needed.

The Daily
Direct / TD, live and taped newscasts and/or presentations remote or in studio.

Responsibilities include:
• Operate Sony switcher in a control room environment. Controlling video, audio, graphics, robotic cameras, control room routing, effect creation, processing of technical rundowns. Circumstances could require audio, graphics, and cameras to be operated manually.
• Show design and format, set design, studio setup, lighting, blocking, graphics, show changes, music, sight survey and set-up.
• Supervise the technical crew assigned to live and taped newscasts and/or presentations.
• Inform and advise the technical and editorial crew of show needs.
• Meet with Editorial staff members prior to the show for prepping show rundown.
• Identifying needed production elements including animations, music, graphics, props and set furnishings.
• Supervise or act as Director / TD for any show preproduction.
• Participate in the annual performance evaluations of technical and editorial staff.
• Follow up and document technical and operational issues related to daily production processes. Assist ops manager to ensure client needs during day-to-day production.

The Essentials
• 2-4 yrs of Industry experience directing in a live news environment.
• Operational knowledge of all control room positions.
• Familiar with all aspects of live television and pre / post-production.
• Modern knowledge of control room computer systems

The Nice to Haves
• Significant industry experience directing in a live news environment.
• Significant industry experience as a Director / TD in a live news environment.
• Experience with computerized automation news systems
• Non-linear and linear editing experience
• Proficient in oral and written Spanish and English

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyopok-18-191-88-249-42 in your application.