Assistant Director/director, Part-time - Chicago, United States - Nexstar Broadcasting

Nexstar Broadcasting
Nexstar Broadcasting
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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
WGN-TV is currently searching for an Assistant Director/Director, Part-Time.


Responsibilities:


  • Supervise onair talent, technicians, stage crew, floors directors.
  • Must have indepth knowledge of studio/remote broadcasting technology including automated servers, graphics systems, and editing. ENPS and Ross Overdrive experience preferred.
  • Assist director during live shows with coding Ross Overdrive, remotes, graphics, and various monitor inputs.
  • Working knowledge of ENPS (or similar) to read rundowns, storing device controlled object slugs and modifying them as needed for air.
  • The AD/Director will interact with the newscast producer to understand the content, tone, structure, and pace of the broadcast.
  • The broadcast will be fast paced and highly produced using Ross Overdrive, Ross XPression, Ross XPression Tessera and BitCentral.
  • AD/Director should add creativity and ideas that enhance the broadcast and final product.
  • Coordinates with the News and Creative Services Departments to achieve the graphic elements of the newscast.
  • Coordinates with Newscenter on all remote assignments for each broadcast.

Qualifications:

  • Five plus (5+) years' experience AD/Directing. News applicants only please.
  • Evenings, weekends, and holidays will be a part of the schedule.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications or related field preferred.
  • Please be prepared to furnish current references and shows (with director's track if possible).
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