Freelance DGA Director, NBC4 & T52

Job Responsibilities

• Work with editorial and production personnel to code and execute newscasts using production automation.
• Build master rundown patterns for all television broadcasts.
• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcasts using video, audio and graphics effects.
• Give direction and timing cues to talent and other technicians working on broadcasts.
• Ensure execution in alignment with standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production, related fields or equivalent experience.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the Directors Guild of America (DGA).
• Successful candidate will be required to join the DGA if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that Guild.

Skills & Experience

• Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events.
• Expertise with the Ross Overdrive Production Automation, including coding and preparation of rundowns, automation of video switchers, audio mixers, camera robotics, graphic systems and prompters.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to troubleshoot and work around operational issues.
• Experience working under pressure in breaking news situations while being a calm leader in the control room.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) a plus.