Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Director / Technical Director is responsible for directing, technical directing, as well as calling and punching various news and variety show products both weekday and weekend. Director / Technical Director is a leadership position within the production department and is responsible for the clean execution of all live shows. This position is expected to work closely with the news department and must harbor a positive, approachable demeanor for both production and non-production departments. Strong leadership skills are a must.

JOB DUTIES:

Direct / Technical Direct live and non-live news and talk show programs.

Direct / Technical Direct live on location news and non-news programs.

Operate all studio equipment which include studio camera, cg, audio, graphic art and prompter.

JOB TASKS:

Direct & Technical Direct Live Newscast – 60%

• Prepare show rundowns. Continually review rundown and scripts for updates.
• Pre-record reporter or anchor standups before live broadcast.
• Pre-record all news preproduction before live broadcast.
• Execute live news broadcast in a clean manner.
• Pre-record news and promotion topicals in between newscast.
• Pre-record morning sports and reporter standups for next day.
• Run studio camera for both live and non-live events.

Operate Studio Gear – 20%

• Operate audio board for both live and non-live events.
• Operate character generator for both live and non-live events.
• Create graphic art for both live and non-live events.

 Supervising – 20%

• Communicating effectively with production manager.
• Communicating effectively with show producers.
• Communicating effectively with technical crew.
• Supervising during live show events.
• Training additional technical crew which includes new production assistants.

Requirements

Education 

High School Diploma or GED required. College Degree a plus.

Experience 

2 – 3 years previous director and technical director experience desired.

Lighting Experience a definite plus.

Additional Requirements 

Must be able to lift 50lbs and climb a ladder for studio lighting.

Imagicomm Communications, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other status or characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants may notify the appropriate local, state or federal agency if they believe they have been the victims of discrimination.