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Position Summary

This candidate will direct and lead the production teams for high profile shows on all Allen Media platforms, delivering “network-level” on-air results.

This candidate will direct shows and must be able to serve as Director and Technical Director simultaneously. The candidate must have excellent communication skills with ability to “call” a show in a clear, efficient manner that can be followed by all, while maintaining control of the crew and the show.

The candidate is expected to direct and technical direct live and taped programming, with or without Producer input and possibly in a one-person automated control room setting. The candidate will have supervisory authority over the crew during the show and during pre-show and post-show meetings. This position will also serve as technical director and must have a solid technical background with television and be able to troubleshoot technical directing issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and / or technical direct live shows, pre-production and post-production from a Production Control Room or post suite, delivering high production value, “network-level” on-air results on assigned projects across the network.

• Oversee technical and creative execution of TWC programming, including high profile shows.

• Review show rundowns prior to productions with Executive Producers, Producers, Talent, On-Camera Meteorologists, and Production Tech team communicating rundown changes, show needs, script changes, crew performance expectations, etc.

• Be able to direct all show elements taking full advantage of the capabilities of the production switcher (DVE wipes, animated transitions, box effects, live shots, etc.) along with available graphic production devices.

• Be able to operate preset cues from the lighting board, and show cues from the audio console.

• Be able to operate AP ENPS (or similar newsroom system) to access and mark rundowns, scripts, and communicate to technical crew all changes in show.

• Give clear, concise cues to all crew members.

• Provide pre and post-show performance feedback and critiques as needed.

• Give timing cues to Talent and crew as needed.

• Be proficient and operate a one-person automated control room for scheduled shows or pre-production.

• Will be responsible for other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Report outcome of show via Director Show Report after every show.

• Report equipment problems and discrepancies to his/her Manager and to the Engineering Dept. via in-house reporting system.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent working knowledge of production/broadcast environment.

• Must have experience on broadcast switchers: Grass Valley, ROSS, Sony, ATEM, Tricaster, etc.

• Must demonstrate strong technical knowledge of all traditional production control room and studio equipment with the ability to understand and troubleshoot equipment issues.

• Demonstrated basic understanding of job responsibilities and operations for all Production Control Room team members (Audio, Vizrt, Camera Ops, Robotics, Floor manager, etc.)

• Excellent multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills, and demonstrated attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well with other people in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to make smart decisions and adapt to changes, especially under fast paced, stressful conditions.

• Above average computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite apps, and ability to learn and utilize Google business apps.

• Demonstrated can-do attitude to accomplish tasks

• As this position supports a 24x7 news/weather environment, candidates must have flexibility to work days, nights, overnights and weekends as needed and without advance notice.
  

• Physical Requirements:

  • Will be required to sit in a chair from 2 – 4 hours at a time.

  • Will be required to wear a headset and listen to multiple audio sources during on-air show production.

  • Will be required to type on a keyboard for a period of 2 – 3 hours during pre-production and for 2 - 4 hours during the on-air show production.

  • Will be required to look at a computer monitor and other monitors for a period of 2 – 3 hours during pre-productions and for 2 - 4 hours during the on-air show or production. Some monitors could be as close as 2 ft and as far as 12 ft away.

  • May be required to move and lift set pieces. Set Pieces may range between 20 – 100 lbs. Items over 20 lbs. would be carried by multiple crewmembers.