WPTV, the E.W. Scripps owned NBC affiliate, is looking for a Director to join our team in the sunny Palm Beaches.

Primary Purpose

The Director works in all areas of television production and is responsible for technical directing fast paced, complex newscasts and other local programming as well as assisting in completion of pre-production for newscasts.

Key Activities

• Oversees the set up and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting. Constructs and dismantles set.

• Ensures smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast.

• Troubleshoots technical problems during production or broadcast.

• Directs assigned newscasts, which include “switching” newscasts and other productions, completing the pre-production for all newscasts and checking all sources prior to air.

• Monitors the status of all live shots and content prior to a live newscast.

• Works closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure that the desired on-air look is attained with a minimal amount of errors.

• Operate robotic cameras, audio, and teleprompter.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Education & Experience/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in TV production or related preferred.
• Experience as a director/technical director or studio tech preferred.
• Working knowledge of television station production equipment.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be familiar with all aspects of television production, including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators.
• Good working knowledge of Sony ELC switcher. Experience working with Sony ELC automations systems preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling.
• Must have excellent communication skills; ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Capable of working well with commercial clients while adding a creative look to commercial spots.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of television production……..lighting, character generators, and news automation.
• Must be a team player.

Work Environment

• Constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors.
• Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours.
• In the event of a local hurricane, stay at the station with the rest of the staff to help support the news organization.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) advances understanding of the world through journalism. As the nation’s fourth-largest independent TV station owner, Scripps operates 60 television stations in 42 markets. Scripps empowers the next generation of news consumers with its multiplatform news network Newsy and reaches growing audiences through broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. Shaping the future of storytelling through digital audio, Scripps owns top podcast company Stitcher and Triton, the global leader in technology and measurement services. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.