Director/APC Operator, NBC & Telemundo Washington, D.C.

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Directs live and taped news television broadcasts utilizing the ROSS Overdrive automated production control system & Dalet Newsroom Production System

• Builds master rundown patterns for all broadcasts, PSA's, Commercials, etc.

• Works in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute news casts utilizing an automated production control system

• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcast using imaginative video, audio and graphics effects

• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians on broadcasts

• Perform director and director assist duties as required

• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience of live news television directing and/or technical directing

• Minimum 3 years working with and knowledge of television production equipment

• Minimum 3 years of experience with computer applications working and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment

• Minimum 3 years of experience with newsroom computer systems

• Strong technical skills and understanding of technical directing, audio mixing, robotics operation, commercial integration, live/remote segment cut-ins, breaking news cut-ins, video file playback and graphics insertion

• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be willing to join the Director's Guild.

• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 1 year experience with Automated Production Control systems (Ross Overdrive preferred)

• Minimum 3 years' experience directing and/or Automation system operation

• Associates or BA degree in Telecommunications or related field

• Positive work ethic, attitude, high degree of integrity and professionalism

• Up to date on and interested in current news events

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others

• Ability to perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline driven situations

• Familiarity with Ross Cambotics, Dalet, XPression , CalRec Audio console, desirable

• Spanish language skills a plus

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