Nightside Technical Director

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and the Story Television Network. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Nightside Technical Director

General Description:

ABC 57 News is looking for a Nightside Technical Director to direct a fast-paced, cutting-edge newscast utilizing the Grass Valley Ignite automation system. Director is responsible for the entire automated control room system: cameras, audio, graphics & Ignite. The schedule for this position will be 3am-11am Thursdays, and 3pm-12am Friday through Monday.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Direct newscasts on Grass Valley Ignite automation system.

Directing involves being simultaneously responsible for switcher, studio, audio, camera, & graphics systems all while providing the newscast with good direction through communication & switching.

Code newscasts using iNews and offer solutions & alternatives to producers when necessary.

Create graphics for news using Adobe CC among other tools.

Manage studio including set materials & lighting.

Responsible for oversight of live broadcast, including ticker & other alert systems.

Work with Producers, Anchors, and Reporters to improve presentation & flow of the newscast.

Perform other related duties as assigned, such as prompter operation, editing, & videography.

The opportunity to produce promotional & other creative elements is also potentially possible.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

On-site work required. Remote work is not available.

Previous experience with broadcast technology is a plus but not necessary.

Ability to handle non-scripted breaking news environment is a must.

Ability to climb ladders to replace set lights is necessary.

Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes.

Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.