Are you ready to lead the technical excellence behind compelling television production? KPAX in Missoula is seeking a skilled Director II who will oversee all areas of television production, technical direct fast-paced newscasts, and ensure flawless broadcast operations. This full-time, onsite position offers the opportunity to work at the heart of our technical operations while contributing to the stories that matter most to western Montana.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Oversee the set-up, dismantling and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting
- Ensure smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast
- Troubleshoot technical problems during production or broadcast
- Direct assigned newscasts, which include "switching" newscasts and other productions, completing the pre-production for all newscasts and checking all sources prior to air
- Monitor the status of all live shots and content prior to a live newscast
- Work closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure that the desired on-air look is attained
- Observe, record and operate transmitter power and frequency readings, adjusting them to legal limits if necessary, in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations
- Monitor back-timing and adjust all "On Air" material within the automation system
- Record and ingest programs, promotions, public service announcements and news material
- Operate On-Air automation equipment, master control switchers and transmitter remote control
- Troubleshoot and respond to malfunctioning electronic broadcast equipment needed for on-air operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Specialized training/certification may be required
- Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Working knowledge of television station production equipment
- 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
- Capable of working well with commercial clients while adding a creative look to commercial spots
- Must be familiar with all aspects of television production, lighting, character generators, and news automation
- Must be a team player
- Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors
OUR TEAM: We have hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers, runners, skiers, gamers, musicians, community leaders, swimmers, and every other mixture of diverse backgrounds, passions, and life experiences. We are a community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people who continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND, PLAY: Missoula, MT where the Clark-Fork River really does run through this vibrant city. Set at the convergence of five mountain ranges, earning Missoula the name of the "hub of five valleys". Missoula is surrounded by 60,000 acres of wilderness and is an outdoor paradise, with national forests, ski areas, incredible hikes, and bicycling, raging rivers with excellent blue-ribbon trout fishing. Missoula has repeatedly earned its ranking as a top 100 Best Places to live and was recently recognized as one of the healthiest places in the US with the highest life expectancy compared to any other city in Montana. If you seek a life that isn't consumed by your work or your commute, where living is about community, exploring the same trails as Lewis and Clark, as well as new adventures, and a place where "fur babies" are considered part of the Missoulian community than this is the place for you! After Billings, Missoula is the second-largest city and metropolitan area in Montana and is home to the University of Montana, a public research university.
Where else can you walk outside and jump on a mountain trailhead or drive two to three hours and arrive at the gates of both Glacier and Yellowstone National Park? The economy is growing, culture and arts are thriving, calling filmmakers such as Paramount's Yellowstone to call on Missoula for some of the most beautiful scenic movie and TV show backgrounds. Truly the last best place!
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
