Director, Studio Operations

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a Director to join our creative production operations team in San Francisco, working in our state-of-the-art facility. You will need to be naturally curious, innovative, and motivated to lead the evolution of news production. We are seeking a proactive leader to champion and own the development and implementation of innovative technology and operational workflows.

If you thrive in a dynamic live production, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make a positive impact as part of a high-performing team using leading-edge technology and workflows, this is the role for you.

Job Responsibilities
• Direct and operate various live and/or recorded television productions in a sports environment using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system
• Code and execute live pre and post-game shows and various taped productions using production automation; build master rundown patterns for all television broadcasts
• Work closely with editorial and production personnel from concept to final production
• Shape the creative appearance of broadcasts using video, audio, and graphics effects
• Give direction and timing cues to talent and other technicians
• Operate automated graphics, audio, camera control, and clip playback servers
• Ensure execution aligns with standard operating procedures and best workflows
• Responsible for the ultimate technical quality of production
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as needed
• Submit End of Show reports
• Participate in various feedback sessions
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in medium to large market local news TD/Directing, with expertise in Ross Overdrive Production Automation or similar systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production, related fields, or equivalent experience

Desired Skills
& Experience
• Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events
• Solid technical understanding and ability to troubleshoot operational issues
• Calm leadership in high-pressure, breaking news situations
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and deadlines
• Positive, customer service-oriented attitude
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize decisions
• Self-motivated, highly creative, and collaborative
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) oral proficiency is a plus
• Strong knowledge of professional sports; Bay Area sports teams a plus

Additional Requirements
• Must be willing to work onsite at the production center in San Francisco, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed
• Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7 schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility for schedule changes and short notice

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite