Newscast Director
Newscast Director
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Job Description
Direct weekend and weekday live and taped programs
Oversee studio productions for quality control.
- Work with producers to execute details of effective programs.
- Follow graphic format stylebook in production of programs.
- Direct and coordinate efforts of assigned studio personnel.
- Direct and edit other shows production shoots and special reports as assigned
- Take a leadership role in the training and coaching of other members of the KARKTV team as needed.
- Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
The ability to direct fastpace rapidly changing productions for extended periods.
- Working knowledge of stateoftheart video switchers and effects.
- Familiar with routers video servers audio consoles studio cameras graphics systems and production equipment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Effective communication and people skills.
- Ability to work quickly under pressure in an onair environment.
- Flexible hours including mornings nights weekends and holidays.
JOB SUMMARY: Before and during the broadcast of a live television program like a news show the broadcasting director communicates via headset to the anchors as well as to the camera operators and technicians to give instructions and is responsible for the overall look and sound of a show as it happens.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the shows Producer in order to understand the desired look and feel for the program.
- Supervise the placement of video cameras lighting equipment microphones and props.
- Maintain order among the staff in the control room and on the set.
- Facilitate a team environment; provide leadership and inspiration to coworkers and act as a positive catalyst for the overall group.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Quickthinking problemsolver.
- Extremely organized and able to multitask.
- Must be able to interact well with producers video journalists anchors videographers news managers production and engineering staff.
- Dedication to teamwork.
Education/Experience: 2 two years experience in television director broadcasting/production.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Fastpaced hectic and high stress environment.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
