WHNT NEWS 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama, is anticipating a future opening for a full-time Associate Director\/Multimedia Production Assistant. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage, motivate, and lead staff during fast-paced, graphics intensive newscasts with multiple live elements.<\/p>\n
WHNT NEWS 19 has all HD equipment \u2013 Ross Overdrive, VizRT, Vinten Robotic cameras and a state-of-the-art HD studio. In addition to directing, the successful applicant should have strong computer skills, the ability to multi-task and make sound judgments during live broadcasts. Hours will vary and will include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.<\/p>\n
Core Job Functions:<\/p>\n
\u2022Direct weekend morning newscasts and fill-in during weekday newscasts as assigned. (07-27-14)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WHNT NEWS 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama, is anticipating a future opening for a full-time Associate Director\/Multimedia Production Assistant. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage, motivate, and lead staff during fast-paced, graphics intensive newscasts with multiple live elements. WHNT NEWS 19 has all HD equipment \u2013 Ross Overdrive, VizRT, Vinten … Continue reading Director\/Multimedia Production Assistant – WHNT News 19, Huntsville<\/span>
\n\u2022Directors have to fill-in on all aspects of production and train new employees on those job functions; skills necessary include running audio, camera, graphics, prompter, shooting video and non-linear editing.
\n\u2022Field Production: Ability to direct using remote production equipment. Ability to supervise and coordinate field production crew.
\n\u2022Lighting: Knowledge of studio lighting techniques.
\n\u2022Web Posting: Post video and text content to station\u2019s website, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
\n\u2022Editing: Assist with editing for newscasts (Final Cut Pro experience preferred).
\n\u2022Photojournalism: Shooting video and sound in the field or in station on an as-needed-basis.
\n\u2022Newsgathering: Assist newsroom personnel with law enforcement beat checks and\/or making calls to gather information before and between newscasts.
\nInterested applicants should rush resume and references to david.terry@whnt.com<\/a>. If you must send it via snail mail, send to: David \u2018Tater\u2019 Terry, Supervising Director, WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801. No calls please. EOE<\/p>\n