Freelance DGA Director, NBC4 & T52

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. The well‑capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure‑play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content.

The spin‑off is expected to be completed during 2025.

We are looking for a DGA Director to join the Operations team in Los Angeles, supporting NBC4 & T52. As a Director, you will be primarily responsible for directing and operating live and recorded television news productions using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system. If you love the thrill of live production, enjoy working with people, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team working with leading edge production technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.

• Work with editorial and production personnel to code and execute newscasts using production automation.
• Build master rundown patterns for all television broadcasts.
• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcasts using video, audio and graphics effects.
• Give direction and timing cues to talent and other technicians working on broadcasts.
• Ensure execution in alignment with standard operating procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site.

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production, related fields or equivalent experience.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). Successful candidate will be required to join the DGA if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that Guild.

• Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events.
• Expertise with the Ross Overdrive Production Automation, including coding and preparation of rundowns, automation of video switchers, audio mixers, camera robotics, graphic systems and prompters.
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to troubleshoot and work around operational issues.
• Experience working under pressure in breaking news situations while being a calm leader in the control room.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others.
• Bi‑lingual (English & Spanish) a plus

• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the Directors Guild of America (DGA). Successful candidate will be required to join the DGA if…