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Newscast Director/Videographer
Newscast Director/Videographer
Summary
Altoona, PA: WTAJ-TV is seeking a talented Newscast Director/videographer for an immediate opening. If you have a passion for everything in TV production shooting, editing and directing then we are looking for you. You’ll direct with the latest in news automation plus shoot and edit with the latest gear.
Category
Camera Operators
Directors
Editor
Live Event / On Location Services
Video Editor
Videographer
Video Producer
Location
Pennsylvania
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 24, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WTAJ-TV is seeking a talented Newscast Director/videographer for an immediate opening. If you have a passion for everything in TV production shooting, editing and directing then we are looking for you. You’ll direct with the latest in news automation plus shoot and edit with the latest gear. You’ll need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. The ideal candidate is a quick-thinking problem solver. Degree in video production and previous shooting and editing experience preferred. Directing experience is a plus.
The Newscast Director/Videographer
The Newscast Director/Videographer
- Direct live programming with Ignite news automation.
- Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Capture video using video cameras.
- Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for commercials and promos.
- Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary.
- Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots.
Requirements & Skills:
- BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience
- *Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience equals one year of education.
Additional Skills:
· Television directing experience preferred.
· Proficiency with video cameras and editing equipment.
· Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Creative decision-making skills.
· Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
· Ability to make procedural decisions.
· Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
· Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment.
· Knowledge of audio/video storage and archiving procedures.
· Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
· Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television program.
· Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques.
· Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques.
· Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running video
· Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
· Fluency in English
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
· Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
· Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A