Job Details
NewsNation Director
NewsNation Director
$50/hour - $96/hour
• Intermediate Level
Summary
NewsNation is currently searching for a Full-time Director for our national newscasts, based in our new New York studios, with the opportunity for full-time staff positions as operations expand.
Category
Directors
Live Event / On Location Services
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 02, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
NewsNation is currently searching for a Full-time Director for our national newscasts, based in our new New York studios, with the opportunity for full-time staff positions as operations expand.
This opportunity is for someone that doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves and do something few have done before – launch a new 24-hour news network.
Responsibilities:
This opportunity is for someone that doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves and do something few have done before – launch a new 24-hour news network.
Responsibilities:
- Must have in-depth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS experience preferred.
- The Director will interact with newscast producers to understand the content, tone, structure and pace of newscasts.
- Supervise on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, and floors directors.
- The Director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast
- Directors may help design and implement use of new multi-area set and evolving format.
- Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (with director's track). problems that arise during live news.
Qualifications:
- Five plus (5+) years’ directing experience in professional live broadcast television required
- Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to find work arounds.
- Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
- All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
This is a DGA position and union membership is required.
Salary range is based on experience:
$50.00-$96.00/hr
Salary range is based on experience:
$50.00-$96.00/hr
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
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