Director

NAB Leadership Foundation; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a skilled live news director to lead on-air broadcasts in Rochester, MN. You will direct live newscasts, collaborate with the production crew, design graphics, and ensure smooth operations during every segment.

You will establish pacing with the producer and adapt quickly to time constraints and accessibility requirements. Ideal candidates have a background in transmission and television system operations, strong leadership, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Direct live newscasts and coordinate with production crew.
• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching and TV system ops.
• Leadership skills; supervisory experience preferred.
• Graphic design experience preferred.
• Ability to handle last-minute changes calmly during live broadcasts.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast.
• Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
• Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last-minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Be able to communicate calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.
• Edit and encode daily episodic promotions and Network promotions.
• Maintain adequate studio lighting levels.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Skills

Directing live newscasts

Graphic design

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Broadcasting systems

Transmission equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast.
• Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
• Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last-minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Be able to communicate calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.
• Edit and encode daily episodic promotions and Network promotions.
• Maintain adequate studio lighting levels.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience directing live newscasts (Preferred).
• Possess knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems.
• Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
• Proven leadership skills; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Graphic design experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks.