Technical Director
About The Position
WJLA has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Technical Director. This role involves directing and assisting in the direction of newscasts using automated production systems, maintaining strong communication with producers, talent, and the production team, and striving for high production value with attention to aesthetics, accuracy, and pacing. The Technical Director will also assist with pre-production and post-show recordings, participate in pre-show planning, provide guidance on sets, lighting, and shot blocking, and work with the team to maintain studio and control room systems. Additionally, the role may involve directing or crewing special studio or remote productions, and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Position requires a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to clearly give direction to crew while working under pressure
- Strong knowledge of production standards and equipment
- Typing and good spelling skills necessary
- Ability to read and write
- Must be able to lift & position 40-pound lighting instruments
- Must have valid driver’s license with clean record
- Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage
Nice To Haves
- experience directing newscasts using Sony ELC, Grass Valley Ignite, or Ross Overdrive automated production system preferred
- college degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Direct and Assistant Direct newscasts using iNews and Ross Overdrive automated production systems
- Maintain strong level of daily communication and collaboration with producers, talent, and production team
- Strive to maintain a high degree of production value with strong attention to production aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing
- Assist with pre-production and post-show recordings
- Participate in pre-show planning for special show segments, provide guidance, and work with crew on sets, lighting, and shot blocking
- Work with team to maintain studio and control room working environment and systems
- Direct or act as crew for special studio or remote productions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- participation in a retirement plan
- life and disability insurance
- health, dental and vision plans
- flexible spending accounts
- sick leave
- vacation time
- personal time
- parental leave
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
