Broadcast Floor Director Job at National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

Overview WCVB, the ABC affiliate in Needham, MA, has an opening for a full-time Broadcast Floor Director. The Floor Director is an integral part of the Operations team, relaying cues and instructions, operating the teleprompter, and maintaining studio cleanliness and organization. You will support all station efforts in-house and on remote productions. You will report to the Technical Operations Manager.

Responsibilities Relay cues, timing, and instructions from the director to on-air talent and guests

Listen to the director and control room staff through a headset while coordinating the action in the studio

Supervise the setup of studio equipment including microphones, props, and technical gear

Move and handle props and sets during in-house and remote productions (this could mean lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs)

Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning and organization of set

Run teleprompter for on-air talent during broadcast

Dress microphones and IFBs for on-camera appearances

Assist with various needs on remote productions

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Operations Manager

Requirements Entry-level role requiring basic understanding of the technical aspects of broadcasting

Must be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, be punctual and communicate effectively

Ability to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays

Basic multimedia computer skills

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Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That\'s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family\'s needs

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