FOX8 Full-time Director position
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and punch live and recorded newscasts and other programming using Ross Overdrive, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns.
- Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns.
- Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
- Collaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Lead pre-production efforts, including coding, shot blocking, automation setup, and equipment checks.
- Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements by effectively managing production automation programs.
- Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news, making quick decisions and leading under pressure.
- Willingness to learn other positions such as camera and audio, to increase collaborative understanding and fill-in as needed.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts. This open position is for Weekend PM plus three Weekdays PM.
Qualifications:
- Prefer candidate with two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Working knowledge of newscast production and production workflow, as well as studio operations.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and without supervision while prioritizing assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Familiarity with programs such as Ross Overdrive, Expression, Bit central and production switchers in general, is a plus
- Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with engineering teams to resolve production issues.
- Excellent leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands
EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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