Production Director
Disney Entertainment Television
Philadelphia, PAThis is a Full Time Job
Job Summary:
This person will be tasked with directing live broadcast and streaming news programs using both automated television production systems and a conventional production environment. This position also requires knowledge of television audio setup and execution for studio and field productions.
What You Will Do
• Direct live local newscasts and taped special programs using the Ross Overdrive Production System
• Direct live and taped special event programs in a conventional Production Truck environment
Required Qualifications & Skills
• A minimum of three years of directing experience in a local or national news organization
• Thorough knowledge of conventional and automated television production systems
• Thorough knowledge of studio and field video and audio production
• Ability to work nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to all crew members during the live telecast
• Experience Directing live, linear newscasts using automated production systems (i.e., Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC)
• Proven leadership experience
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• College or Technical School Diploma
Salary/Benefits
$85,300 - $114,300 /year USD
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
• Medical, financial, and other benefits
Perks
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
Additional Information
Disney Entertainment's eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. WPVI, the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 50 years, delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes and serves close to 7 million people in the Delaware Valley, which includes Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has achieved a remarkable winning percentage of 99.8%, capturing nearly 45% of all adult news viewers aged 25-54. Additionally, WPVI owns and produces the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, the nation's oldest.
