Director II, WKBW
Job Summary
Job Description
Are you ready to make an impact on Buffalo's television landscape? WKBW is looking for a skilled Director II to join our production team at Broadcast Plaza. In this role, you'll help bring our newscasts and local programming to life through technical direction and production expertise. You'll work behind the scenes to ensure that our broadcasts run smoothly while maintaining the high-quality standards our audience expects.
Must have:
- Direct fast-paced, complex newscasts and other local programming
- Oversee the set-up, dismantling and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting
- Ensure smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast
- Troubleshoot technical problems during production or broadcast
- Switch newscasts and other productions, completing pre-production for all newscasts
- Check all sources prior to air and monitor the status of all live shots and content
- Work closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure the desired on-air look is attained
- Perform other duties as assigned
Good to have:
- Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience
- Specialized training/certification
- 2+ years of experience in related field
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill
- Solid leadership skills
- Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling
- Excellent communication skills and ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Capability to work well with commercial clients while adding a creative look to commercial spots
- Team player mentality
- Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors
Perks:
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
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Job Details
Are you ready to make an impact on Buffalo's television landscape? WKBW is looking for a skilled Director II to join our production team at Broadcast Plaza. In this role, you'll help bring our newscasts and local programming to life through technical direction and production expertise. You'll work behind the scenes to ensure that our broadcasts run smoothly while maintaining the high-quality standards our audience expects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Direct fast-paced, complex newscasts and other local programming
- Oversee the set-up, dismantling and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting
- Ensure smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast
- Troubleshoot technical problems during production or broadcast
- "Switch" newscasts and other productions, completing pre-production for all newscasts
- Check all sources prior to air and monitor the status of all live shots and content
- Work closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure the desired on-air look is attained
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Specialized training/certification may be relevant
- Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Working knowledge of television station production equipment
- Familiarity with all aspects of television production including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators
- Good working knowledge of computers
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill
- Solid leadership skills
- Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling
- Excellent communication skills and ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Capability to work well with commercial clients while adding a creative look to commercial spots
- Familiarity with news automation
- Team player mentality
- Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
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About The Company
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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