Director/JIB Operator

Paramount • Doral, FL

13h

About The Position

CBS Miami is looking for an expert director to seamlessly implement live news broadcasts in a full innovative virtual reality environment. If you thrive in live breaking news plus like to flex creative muscles, this is an opportunity for you.  This position will also be multi-skilled with the employee fully  trained on our JIB.
The candidate we’re looking for is a phenomenal communicator, has strong technical, operational, and organizational skills, and can change in an instant from coded newscast to breaking news.

You’ll work with the editorial and production staff and provide leadership in and out of the control room directing an aggressive newscast using the latest VR technology.
Director’s code their assigned newscast and run through portions of the show with crew and talent before going to air to ensure the highest level of readiness before going on the air.
A successful candidate must have sound technical skills, collaborate before each show with producer to ensure smart, effective use of virtual tools and bring a “can-do” approach to problem solving in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
Maneuvering Jib camera, adjusting camera functions and capturing shots for all of our news, weather and sports content.
Candidate must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays.
You must be open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in live news production is required.
• Previous Control Room Automation use is required, Sony ELC experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of iNews preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be an initiative-taking with impressive organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities a must.
• Excellent people and communication skills needed.
• Good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Work with the editorial and production staff and provide leadership in and out of the control room directing an aggressive newscast using the latest VR technology.
• Code assigned newscast and run through portions of the show with crew and talent before going to air to ensure the highest level of readiness before going on the air.
• Collaborate before each show with producer to ensure smart, effective use of virtual tools
• Maneuvering Jib camera, adjusting camera functions and capturing shots for all of our news, weather and sports content.
• Be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays.
• Be open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed