Summary
WTVF, the E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Nashville, TN, is looking for a Director to join our news team.
Category
Directors
Location
Greater Nashville Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Aug 10, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Director works in all areas of television production and is responsible for directing fast paced, complex newscasts and other local programming from the automated control room with a minimal amount of errors as well as assisting in completion of pre-production for newscasts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Assigned to daily newscasts as a director or technical director
- Oversees the set up and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting. Constructs and dismantles set.
- Ensures smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast.
- Troubleshoots technical problems during production or broadcast.
- Works with show producers using newsroom computer system to create an integrated automated show rundown
- Directs control room crew for pre-production, studio shot planning and graphics integration
- Direct other shows, production shoots and special reports as assigned
- Monitors the status of all live shots and content prior to a live newscast.
- Works closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure that the desired on-air look is attained with a minimal amount of errors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in TV production or related preferred.
- Minimum 2 years experience as a director/technical director on Live newscasts
- Must have previous multi-camera directing experience preferably in television news with control room automation.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Must be familiar with all aspects of television production including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators.
- Good working knowledge of computers.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill.
- Solid leadership skills.
- Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling.
- Must have excellent communication skills; ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be familiar with all aspects of television production……..lighting, character generators, and news automation.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors.
- Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening