WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile\/Pensacola, seeks a Director \/ Technical Director to join our team.
\nThe Director is a key member of our content team (broadcast \/ digital \/ social media).
\nThis position leads the planning and execution of live and pre-recorded newscasts, programs, and segments distributed across all platforms including broadcast, digital streaming, and social media.<\/p>\n
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Prepare and execute regularly scheduled live newscasts, digital streams, and social media streams
\n\u2022 Prepare and execute regularly scheduled pre-recorded shows and segments for news, weather, sports, marketing, and sales
\n\u2022 Prepare and execute live and pre-recorded special projects (including segments and shows) in-studio and on location
\n\u2022 Execute live breaking and continuous news and severe weather coverage with urgency, accuracy, creativity, and fluidity
\n\u2022 Regularly originate, ideate, choreograph, program, and execute novel showcasing elements utilizing sets, cameras, lighting, virtual reality elements, movement, graphics, video, and other production tools and assets available to enhance presentation and viewer appeal of all LIVE and pre-recorded newscasts, shows, streams, segments, and spots
\n\u2022 Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for production quality, accuracy, journalistic integrity, and timeliness
\n\u2022 Prepare, utilize, monitor, troubleshoot, and assist with the maintenance of studio equipment (i.e. cameras, microphones, IFBs, teleprompters, lights, etc.) and set elements (desks, platforms, furniture, props, etc.)
\n\u2022 Edit video for newscasts & television programs\/segments\/spots, digital distribution, and social media posts
\n\u2022 Communicate with clarity, calmness, and purpose with teammates in studio, at the station (in other departments), in the field, at regional and bureau locations, and in the national broadcast control hub
\n\u2022 Debrief and document the closed-captioning, accuracy, execution, and technical issues that occur during all productions and communicate same to team members involved in deliverables, quality control, and the maintenance and uptime of equipment, systems, and software
\n\u2022 Other duties and tasks, as assigned<\/p>\n
Experience & Education
\n\u2022 Hands-on experience as the director \/ technical-director of live newscasts, breaking news, and severe weather coverage very strongly preferred
\n\u2022 Experience in production, broadcasting, digital content, social media and\/or journalism preferred
\n\u2022 Academic degree or technical certification(s) in Production, Digital Media, Social Media, Film, Journalism, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred<\/p>\n
Required & Preferred Capabilities:
\n\u2022 Organized, technical problem-solver
\n\u2022 Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound technical and editorial decisions in real-time
\n\u2022 Work well under pressure — ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
\n\u2022 Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues, clients, and members of the public
\n\u2022 Fluency in English
\n\u2022 Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
\n\u2022 Ease with\/ability to learn new technology independently and swiftly
\n\u2022 Ability to teach others to master and utilize technology preferred
\n\u2022 Able to work any shift<\/p>\n
Technical Skills:
\n\u2022 Strong working knowledge of television production techniques and tools required
\n\u2022 Hands-on experience with Ross Overdrive (or other automated production systems) and Ross Expression (or other broadcast graphics systems) very strongly preferred
\n\u2022 Hands-on experience with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) and vMix strongly preferred
\n\u2022 Computer coding experience a plus
\n\u2022 Superior video editing skills required
\n\u2022 Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro preferred
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of full Adobe Creative Suite a plus
\n\u2022 Ability to tune in and route SNG\/ENG live-shots and other sources
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of media files manipulation, formatting, management, and storage
\n\u2022 Valid driver\u2019s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles.<\/p>\n
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
\nThe Director \/ Technical Director must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
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WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile\/Pensacola, seeks a Director \/ Technical Director to join our team. The Director is a key member of our content team (broadcast \/ digital \/ social media). This position leads the planning and execution of live and pre-recorded newscasts, programs, and segments distributed across all platforms … Continue reading DIRECTOR\/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – WKRG<\/span>