Date:                                           2/4/2022

Job Posting Title:                   Assistant Director

Department:                            News Production

Reports To:                               Operations Manager

Location:                                    Miami

Exempt:                                    N

Job Number:                            #22-17

 

Position Summary

Univision is seeking a talented Assistant Director to support the Director, along with coordinating all news and production activities.  The successful candidate will provide a key link between the Director, Producers and Production team.  This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn and share ideas.

Job Responsibilities

• Code in Ross Overdrive automation.
• Back time video clips and packages.
• Use iNEWS (Newsroom Computer System) to edit the rundown.
• Oversee and facilitate production elements, including graphics, music, and all other related presentation elements at the director’s request.
• Call for manual triggering of graphic elements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director or Supervisor.

 

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-3 years of experience with live studio broadcast.
• Knowledge of Robotic Camera Systems.
• Knowledge of equipment utilized in production, TV studio and control room.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Comfort using highly technical and automated systems.
• Work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, hurricanes and off-peak shifts as needed.
• Perform well in a fast-paced environment and breaking news situations.

 

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ross Overdrive automation.
• Ross CamBot Robotic Camera system with user interface and joystick panel.
• iNEWS Newsroom Computer System (NRCS).
• VizRT Trio.
• Playback Devices (Avid Airspeed, Ross Video SMS/Blackstorm, Miranda HMP 1801).
• Calrec Audio Console.
• Enco Audio Playback device.
• Miranda Router.

 

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work from office in Miami, FL
• Employment/education will be verified
• Must be willing to submit a background investigation
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

 

 

 

 

 

 

Univision requires that all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to submit proof of vaccination.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will reasonably accommodate a qualified candidate, who may be unable to be vaccinated, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

 

 

Please apply on our Univision Careers Webpage:

 

https://univision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Miami-FL/Assistant-Director_R010466-1

 

 

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