NewsNation - Technical Director - Part-time

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will prepare and switch video elements during live and pre-recorded programming, listening to director's commands and reacting swiftly and accurately, ensuring all content output meets quality standards.
• Must be able to build switcher effects, create Ross templates and shots.
• The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Acuity Switcher, Ross XPression and Ross XPression Tessera.
• The technical director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the final product.
• May be asked to train others or create training documentation.
• Be able to communicate and document effectively and concisely to the rest of the team.
• Flexibility for any shift across our schedule is a huge plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Requirements

• This position is a part-time position which will require membership in IBEW.
• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
• Five plus (5+) years' experience in professional live television broadcast operations required
• Must be proficient with operation of broadcast equipment within assigned area, including but not limited to switchers, routing, CGs, video playback, remote camera operation.
• You must be detail-oriented and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news, be self-sufficient and have a "press-on-regardless" attitude.
• Other engineering/operating experience in areas of robotic cameras, graphics, audio, or transmission is a plus.
• Must work well in a collaborative team environment and be able to multitask.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Salary Range : $68-$78.00/hour (per experience)
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Additional Information

NewsNation is looking for an experienced part-time Technical Director for our national newscasts, based in our New York studios.

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