Director - Newscast / Special Productions
KTLA
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/13/2020 10:32:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
• Responsible for facilitating on-air presentation of News and Special Event productions.
• Direct daily studio newscasts and remote productions as assigned
• Direct Special Events, Creative Services, Sales, Public Affairs, Digital productions.
• Communicate technical and content elements to studio and remote production teams.
• Collaborate with producers to facilitate production elements including music, graphics, lighting design, camera-blocking, props, set furnishings, and related presentation elements.
• Track, document and communicate technical and operational notes to Production News, Engineering and Creative Services management as appropriate.
• Reconcile technical and operational issues related to daily News production processes.
• Code daily newscasts in Ross Overdrive automation.
• Generate and distribute technical rundowns.
• Provide other production support (live and pre-recorded) for News Specials, Creative Services, Sports, Special Events, Digital and Client production.
• Facilitate production support aligned with Departmental and Station business objectives and priorities as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor Degree in Communications, Television Production or equivalent related experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in television production and directing.
• Team player.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Adept at positively communicating, motivating, engaging and leading a production team.
• Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under hard deadlines.
• Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a dynamic, fluid and vigorous environment associated with live News production.
• Current, comprehensive and broad knowledge of fundamental News production technologies.
• Intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.
• Demonstrate creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.
• Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.
• Please provide video reel with PL track.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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