Technician, Director/TD
About The Position
WREG-TV News Channel 3 is the CBS affiliate for Memphis and the surrounding area. The Nexstar Inc. owned TV station is the market’s news leader with the highest rated local newscasts from Daybreak to 10PM seven days a week, and provides news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming for viewers in and around the city. It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! PURPOSE/REASON FOR THE POSITION: Direct various live and taped broadcasts and productions, including from remote locations. Create all graphics and shot sheets for newscasts. Technical direct when assigned. Responsible for final product being developed.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in communication.
- Three years’ experience directing in a television or production facility
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art equipment and techniques used in producing and directing live and taped broadcasts
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Responsibilities
- Physically and verbally direct live broadcasts
- Design various graphic elements for broadcasts
- Adjust to breaking news or changing circumstances
- Direct/TD special programming and/or projects
- Work as a liaison between news department and production department
- Perform other duties such as assistant direct and studio camera operator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
