Part-Time Temporary Technical Director, KOAA

Scripps • Colorado Springs, CO

12d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a technical production expert ready to bring your skills to one of Colorado's most dynamic newsrooms? KOAA, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, is seeking a talented Technical Director for a part-time temporary position. You'll be at the heart of our live broadcasts, ensuring flawless execution of newscasts while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to serving our community. This is your opportunity to showcase your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment where every second counts.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Specialized training/certification may be required
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Flexible work hours
• Demonstrated ability to make proper news judgment decisions
• Experience in audio, video, and graphics platforms
• Experience editing with non-linear platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changes before and during the newscasts

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience directing newscasts and editing preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with newsroom staff in a collaborative effort to achieve a flawless newscast
• Communicate with set during live broadcast
• Understand all equipment used for production and help provide solutions if needed
• Responsible for the on-air production of news including graphics, lighting and camera shots
• Produce, direct and edit technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including promos, cut-ins, special reports, among other projects assigned both inside and outside the newsroom
• Record and edit content as well as troubleshoot during the live newscast
• Edit video/audio and create graphic elements for the newscasts or any other production as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
• More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees