DGA Director- NBC10 & Telemundo62 Philadelphia

NBCUniversal • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing and directing live and recorded content using the Ross Overdrive automated production control system and Dalet Newsroom Computer system. The Director will own the show, making quick decisions in various situations and finding workarounds for failures. They will build master rundown patterns, work with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts, and shape the creative appearance of content using video, audio, and graphics effects. The position requires the ability to work well with others, perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline-driven situations, and give direction to talent and technicians. The Director may also act as a traditional Director when applicable and will perform other related duties as assigned. A key aspect of the role is working closely with the editorial team on the creative look and feel of each production, including major special events.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of live news television directing experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment
• Proficiency with live broadcast production workflows, including technical directing, audio mixing, robotics, commercial integration, live/remote cut-ins, breaking news, video playback, and graphics insertion
• Ability to punch and call
• Ability to work in both NBC and Telemundo control rooms
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and make critical decisions in a fast-paced live production environment
• Collaborative team player
• BA degree in Production or related field or equivalent work experience
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Must join or be a member of the Directors Guild of America

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Dalet Galaxy, Ross Xpression, Ross Cambotics, Caprica Central Server, video switchers, and audio consoles preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and directs live and recorded content utilizing the Ross Overdrive automated production control system & Dalet Newsroom Computer system
• Ownership of show
• Make quick calls in different situations and find workarounds in the event of failures
• Builds master rundown patterns for all shows
• Works in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts and all content utilizing an automated production control system
• Code rundowns for shows
• Shape overall creative appearance of the content using imaginative video, audio and graphics effects
• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians
• May act as a traditional Director when applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work closely with editorial team on creative look and feel of each production including major special events throughout the year

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree