Director/ TD1

About the role

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.

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.
• 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.
• Operate preset cues from the lighting board, and show cues from the audio console.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Schedule

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.