News 12 · 23 hours ago
Studio Director - Freelance
News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island and beyond. They are looking for a Freelance Studio Director to direct live and taped newscasts, operate production equipment, and lead studio crews to ensure high-quality productions.
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Responsibilities
Oversee studio productions for quality control
Work with producers to execute the details of effective programs
Follow the graphic format stylebook in the production of programs
Direct and coordinate efforts of assigned studio personnel
Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Television Production or Broadcasting preferred, Master's degree is a plus
Minimum of one year of experience as a television director
Ability to direct using studio computer automation equipment, Grass Valley Ignite
Ability to direct technically complicated live programming
Ability to interpret and code newscast rundowns
Strong knowledge of production equipment, methods, and techniques for live & taped productions
Knowledge of video/audio signal, tape dynamics
Ability to work quickly under pressure in an on-air environment
Knowledge in current and emerging newscast technologies
Company
News 12
News 12 Networks is the New York tri-state leader in hyper-local content - providing exclusive news, weather, traffic, and sports to 7 unique local areas, all within the #1 television DMA.