POSITION: Director
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
ROLE: Direct newscasts and other live and taped programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Serve as television director for locally produced programs including, but not limited to: Newscasts; Public Affairs programs; Lottery Drawings; and live events, such as The MDA Telethon, etc…
* Manage and supervise technical crew during pre-production sessions.
* Code the daily newscast for Ross OverDrive.
* Prepare show rundowns with camera blocking for floor crew.
* Direct and switch shows as assigned, using Ross OverDrive.
* Coordinate with show producers during development and scriptwriting.
* Provide creative and technical feedback to production manager and art department to facilitate show graphic and animation creation.
* Complete technical reports after each newscast.
* May be asked to perform other production responsibilities such as Robotics, Audio, Jib, etc…
* Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum two years of directing live and taped long format programs, with at least one year directing live newscasts.
* Ability to switch your own shows a plus.
* Experience with: Ross Vision Switcher and OverDrive, Grass Valley switchers/Ignite, Sony Digital switcher and DVE’s a must; Digital video servers or equivalent, Vinten Robotic Cameras, and VIZ RT or equivalent.
* Familiarity with ENPS newsroom computer system desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to supervise technical crews.
* Experience with Live Remote Broadcasts a plus.
* Flexible working weekends and holidays required
REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY:
None
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:
An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request
EOE M/F/V/D 07/01/12
How To Apply:
Regular Mail
FOX CT & The CT
Attn: Human Resources
285 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06115
E-mail
resumes@ctnow.com
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