Senior Broadcast Director, WFTX

E.W. Scripps • Naples, FL

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About The Position

WFTX, the E.W. Scripps owned FOX affiliate in Ft. Myers-Cape Coral, Florida has an immediate opening for a Senior Broadcast Director to direct the station's nightside newscasts from an automated control room while also acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Specialized training/certification may be required.
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to direct fast-pace rapidly changing productions for extended periods.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art video switchers and effects.
• Familiar with routers, video servers, audio consoles, robotic studio cameras, graphics systems and studio production equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors.

Responsibilities

• Direct or technical direct assigned daily newscasts.
• Work with show producers using newsroom computer system to create an integrated automated show rundown.
• Direct control room crew for pre-production, studio shot planning and graphics integration.
• Direct other shows, production shoots and special reports as assigned.
• Assist with studio setups including but not limited to lighting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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