PT Director/Assoc. Director

JOB TITLE: PT DIRECTOR / ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

DUTIES:

Facilitates pre-production and production requirements for daily live newscasts.
Pre-production: Prep scripts, tech rundowns, server layout, Ross automation coding.
PCR: Live-shot coordination with transmission ops. and field crews. Timing & counts for live and pre-produced elements including vo/sots, packages, reporter cues studio floor communication.
Responsibilities include tracking status of edited content for playout. Create MOS objects and verify rundown and playlist status.
Cross-training: Multiple skill sets to capably fill in as a relief Director.
Provide desktop editing (FCP/Adobe Premiere) support when necessary.
Track server playout status during live newscasts and coordinate News content archiving processes following daily newscasts.
Assist with non-News and Special Events productions as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Television Production, or equivalent related experience.
Two or more years of experience directing and/or associate directing live News production.
Team player and collaborative co-worker.
Must possess excellent organizational skills.
Adept at positive communication. Can motivate, engage, and lead a production team.
Precise time management and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
Demonstrates composure and timely decision-making in a fluid and vigorous work environment associated with live News production.
Current and broad understanding of News production technologies and workflow.
Demonstrates intellect and ability to learn, adapt and train others on new production technologies.
Creative and innovative thinking in all aspects of production responsibilities.
Possess working knowledge of production operating systems including ENPS, Bit Central, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ross Xpression and equivalent production and operating systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams.

AVAILABLE: Immediately

Rate $27 + commensurate with experience

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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