KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Broadcast Dirctor.
KARE-TV in Minneapolis, MN is looking for a Broadcast Director to:
- Coordinate and direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions. Includes switching video/audio sources and taking responsibility for on air product including camera shots and graphics.
- Attend necessary planning meetings and work directly with various producers to lay out show formats and studio recordings. This includes cameras, graphics, props, talent positioning and best use of available set elements.
- Flawless operation of SONY ELC automation system (coding) while “calling” the show via intercom for production staff to follow.
Responsibilities:
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate information verbally via studio intercom system. Basic understanding of TV Broadcast terminology.
- Strong leadership abilities
- Strong organization/coordinating skills
- Full operation of ENPS newsroom system
- Full operation of news content playout server (Precis)
- Ability to design and build basic news graphics with Axis graphics software
- Effective knowledge and use of all studio facilities including sets, cameras and electronic effects technology.
- Understand capabilities and limitations of all studio and production facilities
- Ability to be flexible and innovative is essential
- Positive attitude, encouraging others and supporting station goals and decisions
- Embrace change and new technology
- Ability to function under intense pressure and time constraints for breaking news
- Identify problems quickly and offer solutions
- Ability to cover varying schedules when needed
Requirements:
- Must be flexible to cover varying shifts throughout the summer event schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Part-Time, Temporary position that will end on September 8, 2024.
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