Technical Director
About The Position
WJLA has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Technical Director! The Technical Director will direct and assist in directing newscasts using iNews and Ross Overdrive automated production systems. This role requires maintaining a strong level of daily communication and collaboration with producers, talent, and the production team, while striving for a high degree of production value with strong attention to production aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing. Responsibilities also include assisting with pre-production and post-show recordings, participating in pre-show planning for special show segments, providing guidance, and working with the crew on sets, lighting, and shot blocking. The Technical Director will work with the team to maintain the studio and control room working environment and systems, and may direct or act as crew for special studio or remote productions. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Position requires a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills
- Experience directing newscasts using Sony ELC, Grass Valley Ignite, or Ross Overdrive automated production system preferred
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
No Education Listed
