The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all production assistants during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Supervises and manages staff of news production assistants
Creates schedules and manages crew's time and assignments
Provides training of news production staff
Technical director for newscasts
Edits video
Assist in upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows
Makes some editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production
Related experience considered
*Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience
Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred
Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training
Creative decision-making skills
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials
Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment
Knowledge of audio/video archiving procedures
Knowledge of professional audio and/or video editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards
Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs
Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques
Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques
Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques
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