NewsNation - Associate Director and Director -Part-time

About the role

The Associate Director and Director will function in two separate capacities: as an Associate Director and a Director. Responsibilities include overseeing studio and remote broadcasting technology, collaborating with newscast producers, leading on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, and floor directors, and coordinating with Master Control and Line Producers.

Responsibilities

• Must have in-depth knowledge of studio and remote broadcasting technology including steadicam and robotic cameras, servers and graphics systems.
• ENPS experience preferred.
• Collaborate with newscast producers to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of newscasts.
• Lead on-air talent, technicians, stage crew, and floor directors to execute a clean and dynamic show.
• Add creativity and bring ideas that enhance the final product, coordinating with the News and Creative Services departments to maximize the use of our studio and graphics elements.
• Traffic video and graphic elements in rundowns and cue video via Bit Central playout.
• Coordinate with Master Control by confirming break times, if breaks are killed for Breaking News.
• Work closely with Line Producers on show and segment timing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years’ directing experience in professional live broadcast television required.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment, be able to multitask. A problem solver and quick thinker to troubleshoot existing issues and to find work arounds when needed.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be a self-starter and take initiative.
• All day parts (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.

Pay

Salary range is based on experience: $75-$95 (hourly).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.