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Director

WLEX

Lexington, KY 06-29-2024
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Director, WLEX

Join our dynamic team at WLEX18, a prominent local news station part of the E.W. Scripps Company as a Director. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a sports enthusiast to lead our weekend coverage, which is rich with local sports content and live news.

We are seeking passionate candidates who are eager to grow with us and are flexible with weekend schedules. This position is ideal for recent graduates and professionals looking to make a significant impact in sports broadcasting.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Direct or technical direct assigned daily newscasts.
• Work with show producers using newsroom computer system to create an integrated automated show rundown.
• Direct control room crew for pre-production, studio shot planning and graphics integration.
• Direct other shows, production shoots and special reports as assigned.
• Assist with studio setups including but not limited to lighting.
• 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, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must have the ability to direct fast-pace rapidly changing productions for extended periods.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art video switchers and effects.
• Familiar with routers, video servers, audio consoles, robotic studio cameras, graphics systems and studio production equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors

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Company Profile
WLEX

The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.