Director, TV ​/ Film Production, Creative Arts​/Media

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, manage, and produce news programming.
• Plan and develop local news programs, including researching and developing ideas and budgets, writing scripts, and other related tasks.
• Produce programs: conduct interviews, manage talent, and serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist.
• Post‑production: edit videotape; complete related paperwork such as clearances; label and store completed show tapes.
• Provide training and direction to the production staff.
• Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
• Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and the creative look of shows; make editorial decisions regarding the assembly of information, illustrations, and content.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production, or related experience. One year of experience may substitute for one year of education.
• Minimum of two years of television directing experience; one year of experience may substitute for one year of education.
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to plan work schedules, assign duties, and arrange for training.
• Creative decision‑making skills.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures.
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post‑production procedures, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre‑recorded television programs.
• Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.