Summary
WNEP, The ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Pa. has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Director. This position is an exciting opportunity for a computer savvy, production control room team based professional. The primary responsibility for this position is directing station newscasts, local programs and remotes.
Category
Directors
Live Event / On Location Services
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Sep 28, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WNEP, The ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Pa. has an immediate opening for a Broadcast Director. This position is an exciting opportunity for a computer savvy, production control room team based professional. The primary responsibility for this position is directing station newscasts, local programs and remotes.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the news, engineering and production departments as well as news producer in the preparation of a WNEP newscast.
- Assigns responsibilities during production sessions and live shows.
- Directs local newscast as assigned.
- Meets with members of the News Department following telecast to discuss the show quality.
- Be proficient in the operation of overdrive automation, camera robotics, studio set up, teleprompter, lighting and audio operations.
- Must be able to identify and execute high quality television production.
- Maintain professionalism while upholding the high standards of WNEP.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Qualified applicants must be flexible with scheduling for this position.
- Applicants must be able to meet deadlines while working in a high pressure atmosphere.
- Applicants must have good communication skills and be very understanding of computers.
- Applicants must showcase being a team player who demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor.
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
- Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening