Senior Technical Director, WFTX - Ft. Myers

E.W. Scripps • Fort Myers, 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 Senior Director to direct the station's newscasts from the news automated control room while acting as 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