Broadcast Floor Director
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Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 43000 - 80000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WCVB the ABC affiliate in Needham MA has an opening for a full-time Broadcast Floor Director. The Floor Director is an integral part of the Operations team relaying cues and instructions operating the teleprompter as well as maintaining studio cleanliness and organization. You will support all station efforts in-house and on remote productions. This position is part of the IBEW union and will report to the Technical Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Relay cues timing and instructions from the director to on-air talent and guests
- Ability to listen to the director and control room staff through a headset while simultaneously being aware of and coordinating the action in the studio
- Supervise the setup of studio equipment including microphones props and technical gear
- Move and handle props and sets during in-house and remote productions (this could mean lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs)
- Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning and organization of set
- Run teleprompter for on-air talent during broadcast
- Dress microphones and IFBs for on-camera appearances
- Assist with various needs on remote productions
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Operations Manager
Requirements
- Entry-level role requiring basic understanding of the technical aspects of broadcasting
- Must be able to multitask pay attention to detail be punctual and communicate effectively
- Ability to work early mornings late nights weekends and holidays
- Basic multi-media computer skills
- We are committed to supporting career transitions for U.S. service members and veterans and welcome your application
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $43000 and $80000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as transferable skills work experience business needs market demands and conditions including geographic location where the work will be performed and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Succession Planning
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- Serving Experience
- Shift Management
- Computer Literacy
- Restaurant Management
- Stocking
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
