Director, NBC & Telemundo Dallas/Ft. Worth
About The Position
We are seeking a Director to join our creative production operations team at Fort Worth, Texas working in our state-of-the-art facility supporting KXAS/KXTX. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, innovative, and motivated to lead the evolution of news production. We are seeking a proactive leader to champion and own the development and implementation of innovative technology and operational workflows. If you thrive in a dynamic live production, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make a positive impact as part of a high-performing team using leading-edge technology and workflows, this is the role for you.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in medium to large market local news TD/Directing, with expertise in Ross Overdrive Production Automation or similar systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production, related fields, or equivalent experience.
- Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7 schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility for schedule changes and short notice.
- Must be willing to work onsite at the production center in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events.
- Strong technical understanding and ability to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Calm leadership in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
- Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and deadlines.
- Positive, customer service-oriented attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize decisions.
- Self-motivated, highly creative, and collaborative.
- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) oral proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Direct and operate various live and/or recorded television productions in a bilingual environment using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system.
- Code and execute newscasts using production automation; build master rundown patterns for all television broadcasts.
- Work closely with editorial and production personnel from concept to final production.
- Shape the creative appearance of broadcasts using video, audio, and graphics effects.
- Give direction and timing cues to talent and other technicians.
- Operate automated graphics, audio, camera control, and clip playback servers.
- Ensure execution aligns with standard operating procedures and best workflows.
- Responsible for the ultimate technical quality of production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as needed.
- Submit End of Show reports.
- Participate in various feedback sessions.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
