Company Description
*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast *** Universal's commitment and how we are making an impact .
Job Description
The Show Director is responsible for directing live news, talk shows, sports, entertainment, special events and automated shows. The Show Director will collaborate with both the editorial and technical teams to conceptualize a vision and execute a comprehensive show rundown, as well as plan and direct the video and audio aspects of television programs based on the specifications and knowledge of television production techniques.
Job Duties:
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Desired Characteristics:
Additional Requirements:
Additional Information
*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .
*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast *** Universal's commitment and how we are making an impact .
Job Description
The Show Director is responsible for directing live news, talk shows, sports, entertainment, special events and automated shows. The Show Director will collaborate with both the editorial and technical teams to conceptualize a vision and execute a comprehensive show rundown, as well as plan and direct the video and audio aspects of television programs based on the specifications and knowledge of television production techniques.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for interpreting scripts, working with key on air talent, crew, and producers to establish the pace of the program and stay within the time requirement.
- Provides instructions to the technical production crew before and during live or recorded programs and keeps them informed of the show's rundown, camera shots, effects, graphics, playback order and other specific information.
- Collaborates closely with the technical and production teams and makes decisions quickly, communicates clearly, and pivots quickly when needed.
- Responsible for ensuring high quality standards, troubleshooting issues, and adapting quickly to change.
- Partners closely with production and editorial teams to plan and execute successful broadcasts.
- Provides End of Show reports and highlights any on/off air discrepancies to help minimize errors.
- Works under the direct supervision of Director, Control Room Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by Manager or Supervisor as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Show Director in a live/recorded television production environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience planning and executing shows both in studio and in remote locations
- Proven experience and proficiency working with Newsroom Control Systems (i.e Avid iNews).
- Proven experience and knowledge of broadcast and production technology, especially Automated Production Systems (i.e. Sony ELC, Ross Overdrive, GV Ignite, Viz Mozart, etc.)
- Must be fully fluent in English & Spanish (both written & oral)
- Possess moderate computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems
Desired Characteristics:
- Exceptional communication, time management, analytical and organizational skills
- Self-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve im *** te problems while building towards long-term goals
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
- Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
- Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
- Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure
- Ability to lead and direct others, promote positive work environment and problem solves
- Process oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices
- Change agent and continuous learner; creative and adaptable when facing challenges
- Demonstration of best-in-class customer ser *** skills and strategic thinking
- Proven organizational skills with strong decision-making ability
- Customer ser *** orientated
- Demonstrated ability to embrace, learn and implement new technologies.
Additional Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered (note job #: )
- Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be "on call" 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- Resume reel with director's track to be provided upon request
- This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.
Additional Information
*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .
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