Live News Director | Broadcast Control Room Lead

NBCUniversal Intl.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a DGA Director for NBC10 & Telemundo62 Philadelphia to lead live and recorded broadcasts on-site in Philadelphia. The role requires at least 3 years in live news directing and strong multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include directing, creating rundowns, coordinating with editorial and production teams, and ensuring high-quality on-air presentation using Dalet, Ross systems, and associated hardware.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Production or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA.
• Must join or be a member of the Directors Guild of America.
• On-Site: this position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and directs live and recorded content utilizing the Ross Overdrive automated production control system & Dalet Newsroom Computer system.
• Ownership of show. Make quick calls in different situations and find workarounds in the event of failures.
• Builds master rundown patterns for all shows.
• Works with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts and all content utilizing an automated production control system.
• Code rundowns for shows.
• Shape overall creative appearance of the content using video, audio and graphics effects.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline driven situations.
• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians; May act as a traditional Director when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work closely with editorial team on creative look and feel of each production including major special events throughout the year.

Skills

Live news directing

Broadcast control room teamwork

Deadline-driven performance

Communication skills

Education

BA degree in Production or related field

Tools

Dalet Galaxy

Ross Xpression

Ross Cambotics

Caprica Central Server

Video switchers

Audio consoles

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a DGA Director for NBC10 & Telemundo62 Philadelphia to lead live and recorded broadcasts on-site in Philadelphia. The role requires at least 3 years in live news directing and strong multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include directing, creating rundowns, coordinating with editorial and production teams, and ensuring high-quality on-air presentation using Dalet, Ross systems, and associated hardware.