Category:
Production |
Position/Title:
Technical Director |
Details:
The Director directs daily newscasts and other on-air or
website projects, live or pre-recorded with accuracy and under deadline. This position assists in maintaining the
studio, Ignite and Production Control room.
The Director will also assist in creating a wide variety of graphics for
multiple newscasts when needed. The
Director must operate the crawl and school closings systems. The Director plays a key role in the look and
style of the newscast and greatly affects the credibility of the news
team. This position runs TelePrompter
and shoots video for the news in the field as requested. The Director also posts content to the
web. The Director must work closely with
the Producer to bring new and creative elements to the newscasts. |
Vacancy Type:
Full Time |
Date Posted:
8/18/2021 |
Closing Date:
9/18/2021 |
City:
Mobile – 36605 |
State:
Alabama |
Experience:
Experience in news directing.
Experience with broadcast equipment used during the
production of live or taped newscasts.
Experience
with an automation system, such as Ignite. |
Requirements:
65%Directs
newscasts or other on-air or website projects (live or pre-recorded) with
accuracy and under deadline. Works with producers
to be creative and bring new elements to the newscasts.
15% Assists
in maintaining studio, Ignite, Production Control room and other production
equipment.
15%Operates
crawl system, helps make graphics when needed, directs and helps set up Uplinks.
5% Operates
TelePrompt er in the studio or camera for news in the field when needed. Posts content on the website.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good computer skills. Ability to direct on Ignite or other automated switcher.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Ability to make highly creative effects.
Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy under
deadline.
Ability to make decisions under pressure.
Knowledge of television news terminology.
Knowledge
of graphics design is preferred.
Flexible Schedule
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast
Journalism or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. |
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled |
Contact:
We are always on the lookout for bright, creative talent to be part of the Meredith team.
Visit us today at:
http://www.meredith.com/viewjobopenings |
Apply Online URL:
http://www.meredith.com/viewjobopenings |
