Director

About the role

The Production Director is responsible for researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.

Responsibilities

• Researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.
• Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts.
• Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist.
• Post-production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes.
• Provides training and direction to the production staff.
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
• Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience.
• Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one year of experience equals one year of education.
• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training.
• Creative decision-making skills.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures.
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs.
• Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques.