Freelance News Director

This is a Freelance Job

Seeking Freelance (DGA) Directors to join our team to work on live newscasts and live local productions.

Responsibilities:
• Direct fast-paced, top-market newscasts, with ability to handle major breaking news as it happens, in a single-operator control room environment
• Stage Manage newscasts and live productions as required

Basic Qualifications
• An exceptional ability to multitask under pressure
• Working experience as a director with Ross Overdrive as a single-operator director
• Understanding of and experience coding and monitoring camera blocking/movement while directing a live show
• Ability to operate/adjust/drive robotic camera systems while directing a live show
• Ability to monitor and adjust/code for audio changes and levels while directing a live show
• Strong sense of newscast structure and breaking news judgement
• Operational knowledge of the DALET Newsroom computer system
• Must interact with various departments and have exceptional organizational skills
• Understanding of broadcast studio lighting
• Understanding of microphone placement for news talent and guests
• Must be willing to work any combination of overnight, weekend and holiday shifts
• Minimum of 10 years experience directing live newscasts in a major market

Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of peripheral devices such as XPression Graphics and Ross Artimo Robotic camera systems

Required Education
High School Diploma

Preferred Education
College Degree

Availability of shifts may vary. This position offers no guarantee of a set weekly schedule or guaranteed hours.