Director

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

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a broadcast professional to direct live newscasts and collaborate with the production crew. You will design graphics for the newscast and help establish pacing and segment sequencing to meet time and accessibility requirements.

You will ensure smooth operation of the program during live broadcasts, handle last-minute changes calmly, and communicate clearly to all involved. You may also review promotions and maintain studio lighting levels while adhering to the

Qualifications

• Directing live newscasts experience preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems.
• Ability to handle last-minute changes calmly and professionally.
• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities preferred.
• Graphic design experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast
• Establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
• Ensure program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. 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

Broadcasting systems knowledge

Leadership / supervisory experience

Graphic design experience

Flexibility under pressure

Multitasking

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.