Technical Director

Univision • Sacramento, CA

2d • $45,000 - $54,000 • Onsite

About The Position

TelevisaUnivision is the premier Spanish language media company in the United States. The Sacramento, CA., location is currently seeking a full-time Technical Director for our live newscasts and other station productions. This individual will be responsible for performing the Director and Technical Director functions with Production Video Switchers and/or manual “punch and call.” ABOUT YOU: The technical leader will coordinate all aspects of the live daily newscasts alongside the News editorial staff and will develop and implement the best tools and practices to showcase the product. As editor, the individual will be responsible for editing for the station’s newscasts. Individual will shoot, assemble, and edit material for daily newscasts, web, and other platforms. Work with reporters, producers and on solo projects (video essays).

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of the following: Production Video Switchers (Sony MVS-6530 or equivalent), Non-linearEditing (Premiere Pro or equivalent), and Newsroom Computer Systems (iNEWS or equivalent).
• Applicants considered for this position must have the ability to work well in a deadline driven Live TV environment.
• Must also have the ability to remain flexible and adjust to changing and demanding work conditions.
• The Director must be detail oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability and flexibility to work a varied work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum two years, small to medium market television operations and production experience.
• Previous directing experience is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Employment/education will be verified
• Must be willing to work from the offices in Sacramento, CA
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, edit, reach, and sit for up to (8) hours.

Nice To Haves

• Production cameras such as Sony Z280, Panasonic P2 camera and DSLR knowledge preffered.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired but not required.
• AA/BA/BS in Television Arts/Sciences desired, will consider work experience in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of general FCC rules and regulations highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct and Technical Direct fast-paced newscasts and other station productions using a Sony MVS-6500 switcher ton “punch and call.”
• Record and film segments for shows, and edit, as needed using professional cameras and editing software.
• Set up the studio and control room environments for various productions, including audio and lighting.
• Lead the technical crew before, during and after productions and participate in crew development.
• Actively participate in the News “look” creation and new ideas for Newscast and show enhancements.
• Work with reporters, producers and on solo projects (video essays).
• Expected to work flexible hours including overnights, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Other duties as deemed necessary

Benefits

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• life and other insurance plans
• comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree