News 12 Studio Director - Freelance

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals.

If you’re committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary

News 12 is looking for a Freelance Studio Director to direct live and taped newscasts and programs using studio automation. To operate production equipment technically and creatively, and to lead activities of studio crews. The ideal candidate will have the ability to direct studio productions through accurate calling and coordination of video, audio, and graphics elements for distribution across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee studio productions for quality control.
• Work with producers to execute the details of effective programs.
• Follow the graphic format stylebook in the production of programs.
• Direct and coordinate efforts of assigned studio personnel.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Television Production or Broadcasting preferred, Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of one year of experience as a television director
• Ability to direct using studio computer automation equipment, Grass Valley Ignite
• Ability to direct technically complicated live programming
• Ability to interpret and code newscast rundowns
• Strong knowledge of production equipment, methods, and techniques for live & taped productions
• Knowledge of video/audio signal, tape dynamics
• Ability to work quickly under pressure in an on-air environment
• Knowledge in current and emerging newscast technologies

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $43,427.00 - $71,344.00  / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.