Freelance Studio Director — Live News & Programs

Optimum Communications Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

News 12 is looking for a Freelance Studio Director to direct live and taped newscasts and programs using studio automation. To operate production equipment technically and creatively, and to lead activities of studio crews.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to direct studio productions through accurate calling and coordination of video, audio, and graphics elements for distribution across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Television Production or Broadcasting preferred, Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of one year of experience as a television director
• Ability to direct using studio computer automation equipment, Grass Valley Ignite
• Ability to direct technically complicated live programming
• Ability to interpret and code newscast rundowns
• Strong knowledge of production equipment, methods, and techniques for live & taped productions
• Knowledge of video/audio signal, tape dynamics
• Ability to work quickly under pressure in an on-air environment
• Knowledge in current and emerging newscast technologies

Responsibilities

• Oversee studio productions for quality control.
• Work with producers to execute the details of effective programs.
• Follow the graphic format stylebook in the production of programs.
• Direct and coordinate efforts of assigned studio personnel.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Studio directing

Live direction under pressure

Rundown interpretation & coding

Production equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Television Production or Broadcasting

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Grass Valley Ignite

Job description

News 12 is looking for a Freelance Studio Director to direct live and taped newscasts and programs using studio automation. To operate production equipment technically and creatively, and to lead activities of studio crews.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to direct studio productions through accurate calling and coordination of video, audio, and graphics elements for distribution across all platforms.