The Production Director is responsible for : researching, planning, managing, and producing news programming.
Responsibilities :
- Plans and develops local news programs : researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts; etc.
- Produces program(s) : conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and / or audio / lighting specialist.
- Post-production : edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes.
- Provides training and direction to the production staff.
- Assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
- Participates in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills :
- BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience.
- Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one year of experience equals one year of education.
- Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training.
- Creative decision-making skills.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of professional audio / video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment.
- Knowledge of audio / video tape storage and archiving procedures.
- Knowledge of professional audio and / or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.
- Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and / or pre-recorded television programs.
- Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques.
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