PT Director/Assoc. Director - job 1 of 2
JOB TITLE: PT DIRECTOR / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
DUTIES:
- Facilitates pre-production and production requirements for daily live newscasts.
- Pre-production: Prep scripts, tech rundowns, server layout, Ross automation coding.
- PCR: Live-shot coordination with transmission ops. and field crews. Timing & counts for live and pre-produced elements including vo/sots, packages, reporter cues studio floor communication.
- Responsibilities include tracking status of edited content for playout. Create MOS objects and verify rundown and playlist status.
- Cross-training: Multiple skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Director.
- Provide desktop editing (FCP/Adobe Premiere) support when necessary.
- Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.
- Assist with non-News and Special Events productions as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent related experience.
- Two or more years of experience directing and/or associate directing live News production.
- Team player and collaborative co-worker.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Adept at positive communication. Can motivate, engage, and lead a production team.
- Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a fluid and vigorous work environment associated with live News production.
- Current and broad understanding of News production technologies and workflow.
- Demonstrates intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.
- 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.
AVAILABLE: Immediately
Rate $27 + commensurate with experience
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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