DGA Director- NBC10 & Telemundo62 Philadelphia

NBCUniversal • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes world-class content across film, television, and streaming. We own and operate prominent entertainment and news brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, and Peacock. Our operations also include premier filmed entertainment production through our studios and industry-leading theme parks and experiences worldwide. NBCUniversal is committed to improving the communities where we operate, fostering an inclusive culture, and developing a talented workforce to create diverse content. This role specifically involves preparing and directing live and recorded content for NBC10 and Telemundo62 Philadelphia.

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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and directs live and recorded content utilizing the Ross Overdrive automated production control system & Dalet Newsroom Computer system.
• Takes ownership of the show, making quick decisions in various situations and finding workarounds for failures.
• Builds master rundown patterns for all shows.
• Works with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts and all content using an automated production control system.
• Codes rundowns for shows.
• Shapes the 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.
• Works closely with the editorial team on the creative look and feel of each production, including major special events.

What This Job Offers

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