Director II

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for a Director II at KSBY in San Luis Obispo, CA. They will work in all areas of television production. Technical direct fast paced, complex newscasts and other local programming. Assist in completion of pre-production for newscasts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversee the set-up, dismantling and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting.
• Ensure smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast.
• Troubleshoot technical problems during production or broadcast.
• Direct assigned newscasts, which include “switching” newscasts and other productions, completing the pre-production for all newscasts and checking all sources prior to air.
• Monitor the status of all live shots and content prior to a live newscast.
• Work closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure that the desired on-air look is attained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Specialized training/certification may be required
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

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