News Broadcast Director in Virtual Reality Environment

This is a Full Time Job

CBS Atlanta is looking for expert directors to seamlessly implement live news broadcasts in a full innovative virtual reality environment. If you thrive in live breaking news plus like to flex creative muscles, this is an opportunity for you.

The candidate we’re looking for is a phenomenal communicator, has strong technical, operational, and organizational skills, and can change in an instant from coded newscast to breaking news. Envision the endless possibilities of coding and directing newscasts in an immersive virtual environment.

You’ll be working with producers creating dynamic visual newscasts. You’ll be verbally calling the shots to the jib op as the anchors work in the virtual environment to tell the story. And when it’s time for weather, you won’t just be cutting to a basic chroma key or video wall. You’ll be taking the viewer to a stunning virtual environment with dynamic interactive weather overlays on a virtual map. This is a start-up news station designed for modern audiences. Get ready to challenge the norm when it comes to how the daily news story is told.

JOB FUNCTION:
• You’ll work with the editorial and production staff and provide leadership in and out of the control room directing an aggressive newscast using the latest VR technology.
• Director’s code their assigned newscast and run through portions of the show with crew and talent before going to air to ensure the highest level of readiness before going on the air.
• A successful candidate must have sound technical skills, collaborate before each show with producer to ensure smart, effective use of virtual tools and bring a “can-do” approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include mornings and holidays.
• You must be open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrated experience in live news production is required.
• Previous Control Room Automation use is required, Sony ELC experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of iNews preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities a must.
• Excellent people and communication skills needed.
• Good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills are a must.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.