Studio Director - NBC Sports, Bay Area

NBCUniversal•San Francisco, CA

11d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director to join our creative production operations team in San Francisco, working in our state-of-the-art facility supporting NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California. You will need to be 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 three (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 willing to work onsite at the production center in San Francisco, CA
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed
Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7 schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility for schedule changes and short notice

Nice To Haves

Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events
Solid technical understanding and ability to troubleshoot operational issues
Calm leadership in high-pressure, breaking news situations
Excellent 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
Strong knowledge of professional sports; Bay Area sports teams a plus

Responsibilities

Direct and operate various live and/or recorded television productions in a sports environment using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system
Code and execute live pre and post-game shows and various taped productions 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