Director, Sports Studio

Versant•Stamford, CT

13h•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director is responsible for coordinating the studio operation on and off the air for Versant Sports properties with a focus on Golf Channel Studio shows.

Requirements

College Degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Show Director in a live television production environment
Experience in launching a broadcast or television program
Strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast and production technology.
Possess a high level of initiative
Must be a team player
Have exceptional oral and written communication skills
Must be willing to take constructive feedback
Must be detail and deadline oriented
Must be creative and extremely organized and prepared
Possess strong storytelling skills and editorial judgment
Must have a strong work ethic
Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed (flexibility in broadcast environment is imperative)
Must be willing to physically work out of our Stamford CT locations
Must be willing to travel if/when needed
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Eager to learn the content of our sports properties. (Golf, Basketball, Football, Etc.)
Available and ready to be the best teammate.
Positive attitude and a pleasure to work with.

Responsibilities

Direct multi-camera live and live-to-tape studio-based programs
Ability to direct News, Talk, Sports and Special Event programs
Requires a creative eye and the ability to plan and direct the audio and video aspects of television programs based on the specifications and knowledge of television programming techniques
Collaborate with Producers on creative for at-home and remote studios.
Interpret scripts, block cameras and work with cast, crew and producers
Directing live shows without a script and minimal rundown support, especially during breaking news stories
Good working knowledge of video switchers and editing
Lead the control room and studio technicians before and during any live or live-to-tape program to keep them informed of the show’s rundown, camera shots, effects, playback order and other specific commands
Coordinate technical crew schedules
Oversee the delivery and execution of all graphic and sponsorship playback elements
Participation in all production, editorial and technical planning meetings
Contribute ideas on how to improve all aspects of the production from creative to execution
Perform on-site surveys for studio remote shows