NewsNation - Technical Director - Part-time
About The Position
NewsNation is looking for an experienced part-time Technical Director for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios. The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Acuity Switcher, Ross XPression and Ross XPression Tessera. The technical director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product. May be asked to train others or create training documentation. Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team. Flexibility for any shift across our schedule is a huge plus. Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.
Requirements
- Five plus (5+) years’ experience in professional live television broadcast operations required.
- Proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area, including but not limited to switchers, routing, CGs, video playback, remote camera operation.
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.
- Self-sufficient and have a “press-on-regardless” attitude.
- Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
- This position is a part-time position which will require membership in IBEW.
Nice To Haves
- Other engineering/operating experience in areas of robotic cameras, graphics, audio, or transmission is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and switch video elements during live and pre-recorded programming.
- Listen to director’s commands and react swiftly and accurately.
- Ensure all content output meets quality standards.
- Build switcher effects.
- Create Ross templates and shots.
- Add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product.
- Train others or create training documentation.
- Communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Medical (with multiple plan options)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
- Any local/state leave plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
