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

Production Director

The Production Director is responsible for researching, planning, managing, and producing news programming.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and developing local news programs: researching and developing ideas and budgets; writing scripts; etc.
• Producing program(s): conducting interviews; managing talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist
• Post-production: editing videotape; completing related paperwork such as clearances; labeling and storing completed show tapes
• Providing training and direction to the production staff
• Assisting in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties
• Participating in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; making editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content
• Performing miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned

Requirements &

Skills:

• BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience
• Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary
• 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 and assign duties; ability to provide or 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 to 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