JOB TITLE: PT DIRECTOR / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
DUTIES:
- Facilitates preproduction and production requirements for daily live newscasts.
- Preproduction: Prep scripts tech rundowns server layout Ross automation coding.
- PCR: Liveshot coordination with transmission ops. and field crews. Timing & counts for live and preproduced elements including vo/sots packages reporter cues studio floor communication.
- Responsibilities include tracking status of edited content for playout. Create MOS objects and verify rundown and playlist status.
- Crosstraining: Multiple skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Director and Material Manager.
- Provide desktop editing (FCP/Adobe Premiere) support when necessary.
- Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.
- Assist with nonNews and Special Events productions as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Communications Television Production or equivalent related experience.
- Two or more years of experience directing and/or associate directing live News production.
- Team player and collaborative coworker.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Adept at positive communication. Can motivate engage and lead a production team.
- Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates composure and timely decisionmaking in a fluid and vigorous work environment associated with live News production.
- Current and broad understanding of News production technologies and workflow.
- Demonstrates intellect and ability to learn adapt and train others on new production technologies.
- Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.
- Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS Bit Central Final Cut Pro Adobe Premiere Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.
AVAILABLE: Immediately
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Required Experience:
Director