Technical Director

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

WJFW Channel 12 in Wisconsin seeks a motivated Technical Director/Creative Services Producer to join our news production team. This full-time, hourly role supports the Creative Services Director and offers opportunities to edit, direct, run an audio board, and operate cameras for newscasts.

Responsibilities include producing commercials from concept to delivery for local businesses, storytelling through video editing and videography, and script writing.

Qualifications

• Experience with video editing, directing, audio board operation and camera work for newscasts.
• Reliable, quick learner with teamwork skills and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and operate technical equipment for news production.
• Edit and assemble news segments and commercials from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with Creative Services Director and sales to produce client spots.

Skills

Video editing

Directing

Audio board

Cameras

Script writing

Videography

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Looking for an exciting career in TV News? For more than fifty years, WJFW Channel 12 has provided unmatched service to viewers and advertisers in the Northwoods. Living and working in this beautiful part of Wisconsin creates stories that need telling, and Newswatch 12 finds them and tells them because we live and work here, too.

We are looking for a motivated, hardworking Technical Director/Creative Services Producer to join our team! This position will report directly to the station's Creative Services Director and offers a rare opportunity for someone equipped with technical skills.

Technical Director/Creative Services Producer Role Summary: This role is vital to the streamlined flow of our news production team. We are seeking a Technical Director with experience in video editing, directing, running an audio board, and operating cameras for newscasts. As a Creative Services Producer you will have the opportunity to produce commercials from concept to delivery for local businesses.

Qualifications: We want an enthusiastic, reliable, quick learner to join our crew. We need a candidate with excellent computer skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Someone who can tell a story through their video editing, videography, and script writing skills. Professional experience as a technical director is preferred, but not required as we are more than willing to train a promising candidate. This role requires the candidate to have reliable transportation and a willingness to work nights and weekends.

Pay and Benefits: The Technical Director/Creative Services Producer role is a full time, hourly role and we offer competitive pay based on experience. The role also includes excellent health insurance coverage, paid time off and many other benefits as well.WJFW is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to send applications.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance