Director I

The Director I is responsible for the planning and line-directing live and taped Studio, Remote and REMI productions, in both conventional and automated control rooms.

The Director I will participate in pre- and post-production meetings and contribute ideas to help realize a vision for a show.

The Director I will manage personnel and facilities related to the production, working in conjunction with Coordinating Producers and Producers to provide support and guidance on content philosophy and execution, as well as coordinate and disseminate show information to the production and operational units.

The Director I will be a team builder with strong production and technical knowledge and demonstrate leadership qualities in all interactions and decisions.

The Director I will coach, develop, and mentor Associate Directors and Stage Managers, providing consistent and comprehensive written feedback of their performance to Directing Management.

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Accountabilities :

• Directs live and taped productions from the control room or mobile unit; coordinates and executes all aspects of scripted and unscripted shows.
• During Ignite / Automated productions Directors will code rundowns; facs studio and remote guests; troubleshoot technical issues;

possibly select music and coordinate liveshots in the absence of an AD.

• Provides clear, concise, and orderly communication of traffic to all involved during each production.
• Troubleshoots, in real-time, operational issues that arise during assigned production.
• Oversees lighting, camera blocking, visual effects and graphics integration, and timing to ensure a quality presentation.
• Participates in meetings with Managers and Producers to develop the concepts, editorial themes, and specific narratives for productions.
• In show preparation, coordinates with Associate Director the assigned pre-production elements and reviews the rundown for accuracy.
• Contributes to the planning and organizing of assigned projects. Manages personnel and facilities as they relate to assigned projects;

interacts with other departments for a common goal.

Provides ongoing feedback to Associate Directors and Stage Managers as well as other team members, documenting in written form to Management.

Written feedback should be thoughtful and comprehensive with clear, detailed examples.

• Observes Associate Directors and Stage Manager outside of show unit to directly contribute to their development.
• Takes responsibility for personal development through independent observation and training. Participates in periodic clip review sessions with Managers and Director IIs to further develop directing skills.
• May be asked to provide written feedback for various show unit personnel, including but not limited to : Designers, VCS / OCTO ops, Editorial Graphic Producers, Producers, and Coordinating Producers.
• Practices and maintains the departmental performance standards as they apply to leadership, communication, and personal development, and consistently performs all of the duties and functions required of the role.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of directing or related experience.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with live directing.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with production equipment and facilities.
• Strong ability to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• In-depth ability to direct most assigned productions and specialty shows.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual language skills (Spanish / English) preferred.

Required Education :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education :

Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, communications, journalism, or a closely related field.

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