Director I

The Director I is responsible for the planning and line-directing of live and taped Studio, Remote and REMI productions, working in both conventional and automated control rooms. The role involves managing personnel and facilities as they relate to the production, and working in conjunction with Coordinating Producers and Producers to provide support and guidance on content philosophy and execution. The Director I also coordinates and disseminates show information to the production and operational units, and is expected to be a team builder with strong production and technical knowledge who demonstrates leadership in all interactions and decisions.

• Direct live and taped productions from the control room or mobile unit, coordinating and executing all aspects of scripted and unscripted shows.
• During Ignite/automated productions, code rundowns, facilitate studio and remote guests, troubleshoot technical issues, and possibly select music and coordinate liveshots in the absence of an Associate Director.
• Provide clear, concise and orderly communication of traffic to all involved during each production, and troubleshoot operational issues in real time as they arise.
• Oversee lighting, camera blocking, visual effects and graphics integration, and timing to ensure a quality presentation.
• Participate in pre- and post-production meetings with Managers and Producers to develop the concepts, editorial themes and specific narratives for productions.
• Coordinate with the Associate Director on assigned pre-production elements and review the rundown for accuracy.
• Contribute to the planning and organising of assigned projects, managing personnel and facilities as they relate to those projects and interacting with other departments for a common goal.
• Coach, develop and mentor Associate Directors and Stage Managers, documenting thoughtful and comprehensive written feedback with clear, detailed examples for Directing Management.
• Observe Associate Directors and Stage Managers outside of the show unit to contribute directly to their development, and take part in periodic clip review sessions with Managers and Director IIs to further develop directing skills.
• Coordinate and disseminate show information to the production and operational units, provide support and guidance on content philosophy and execution, and practise and maintain departmental performance standards for leadership, communication and personal development.

• Minimum of 5 years of directing or related experience.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with live directing.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with production equipment and facilities.
• Strong ability to think and react quickly to rapidly changing situations in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• In-depth ability to direct most assigned productions and specialty shows.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated team-building ability with strong production and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in all interactions and decisions.

• Directing at the network level.
• Bilingual language skills (Spanish/English).
• Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, communications, journalism or a closely related field.

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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