Description

• Direct automated and manual shows both live and taped programming within format guidelines including newscasts, commercial production and station promotions. Proficient at technical directing. Assumes responsibility of newscasts and other programs. Offers suggestions for improvement.
• Complete knowledge of the lighting systems in all studios
• Under the direction of the director, correctly/accurately switch all audio going through the audio booth. Work ahead to insure that all elements needed during your shift are ready to go.
• Understand the VOICE prompter program. Have necessary skills to operate and troubleshoot prompter.
• Program and operate robotic cameras and Smart Shell program.
• Operate with proficiency handheld television camera for in studio and live remote productions.
• Read, study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
• Confer and collaborate with managers, Director Technicians, on air talent and producers to discuss and agree to details of production.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the program are complete before the program begins. Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, for each shot or scene. Solves problems at the source. Challenges others to improve.
• Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility. Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handles last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Communicates calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.
• Maintains high knowledge of equipment. Notifies Operations Coordinator - Production of equipment needs and problems. Ensure equipment is maintained.
• Keeps up to date with new technology by reading trade publications and attends local equipment demonstrations.
• Supervise and coordinate the day-to day work of Director Technicians. Includes training, communication of instructions, resolving conflicts, managing performance, investigating concerns. Works in concert with and makes recommendations to Operations Coordinator - Production and Director of Operations on employee performance, disciplinary action, performance reviews and increases. Works with employees to bring performance to a higher level by communicating standards, offering assistance and advice, and discussing individual performance on a regular basis. Keeps lines of communication open at all levels.
• Work as a team player. Set a positive attitude and example. Foster a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness with news and other departments. Develop professional relationships with employees of other departments.
• Help with coverage of special events, during vacations and sick call out coverage.
• Understands and can articulate station's programming direction and philosophies
• Report to work on time and works established schedule/hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience directing live newscasts; 2-3 years directing/technical directing experience preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems. Ross Overdrive, Multi-ME switcher, video servers, graphic systems and DVE experience preferred.
• Some graphic design experience helpful.
• Ability to work effectively in a high intensity, live environment with a number of people.
• Proven leadership skills; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Able to effectively multi-task with a variety of duties while running the show.
• Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
• Able to make decisions and judgments quickly, often in a fast-paced, chaotic environment.
• Follows protocol well yet offers suggestions as required.
• Ability to work on short deadlines and in pressure situations.
• Ability to make effective decisions in emergency situations.
• Must be able to represent KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV in a professional manner.
• Ability to work alternate hours and schedules including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Physical requirements
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas in English both verbally and in writing so that others will understand.
  • Ability to read, listen and understand information and ideas presented in English through spoken and written words.
  • Must be able to work in areas and conditions that can be noisy, has many distractions, and on occasion in extreme weather conditions (heat and cold).
  • Must also be able to work quietly during live broadcasts and tapings.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and studio equipment.
  • Ability to move quickly in tight spaces through out the building and on location.
  • Stands and sits for long periods of time.
  • Excellent manual dexterity to manipulate computer keys including other office equipment.
  • Ability to develop creative ways to solve a problem under strict timelines and in pressure situations.
  • Ability to tell if something is wrong or to anticipate if something may go wrong.
  • Ability to come up with a number of ideas and suggestions about a topic.
  • Vision to distinguish between controls on board and scripts; ability to see and comprehend what is on computer and television monitors and make work related decisions based on what is seen.
  • Must be able to climb and work on a ladder.
  • Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.