Director, NBC & Telemundo Production Operations

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

NBCU Local is reimagining storytelling for the next generation of local news watchers, delivering local content to English and Spanish-speaking audiences in 31 U.S. TV markets and Puerto Rico. We are comprised of NBC Owned Television Stations, NBC Sports Regional Networks and Telemundo Station Group – plus multicast networks COZI TV and TeleXitos, regional cable news network NECN, and 16 free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels – including 11 NBC local news, four Telemundo regional news channels.

The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Director who is naturally curious and innovative. You will have the opportunity to join the creative production operations team of NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 as our newest Director working in our state-of-the-art facility, The NBCU Studios at DFW.

Our programming is authentic, interactive and informative and we need a Director who is creative, organized and motivated to create and lead the evolution of news production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coding and technical execution of news shows and programming utilizing the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control environment.
• Work closely and partner with the editorial team, from concept to final production of the show.
• Direction of talent and other production crew members.
• Adhere to standards of best workflows and procedures.
• Automated graphic, audio, camera control and clip playback server operation.
• Responsible for the ultimate technical quality of productions.
• Additional duties as needed/assigned.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years, medium to large sized market, local news TD/Directing experience with Ross Overdrive Production Automation, or similar.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish oral proficiency a plus.
• Must have strong oral/written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure and deadlines.
• Must exhibit strong leadership skills.
• Have a positive and customer service-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together.
• Self-motivated, highly creative.

Eligibility Requirements:

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV and Demo Reel through the link below to be considered (Note- job #).
• Must be able to work any of a 24 x 7 schedule, including weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Flexibility with schedule changes.
• Must be willing to work at the production center in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, just south of DFW Airport.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must accept Solutions, as NBCUniversal’s Dispute resolution program.

Desired Characteristics: