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Associate Director
Tribune Company
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Overview
JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION
REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing production support to the Director during live and live-to-tape programs, primarily newscasts. Includes script and rundown preparation, video and digital assets coordination; timing and counting of production elements including live and pre-recorded video, prep and cue live shots, and coordinate studio and remote floor direction with Stage Manager. Responsible for tracking status of pre-recorded and edited content during live newscasts and remote production. Create MOS objects and confirm rundown and playlist status. Provide desktop editing support when necessary and applicable. Supervise server playout systems during live broadcasts.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Communications or related field preferred. Minimum 2 years live broadcast associate directing or directing experience, preferably in live news production. Excellent organizational and communication skills required. Possesses a strong fundamental understanding of video and audio production technologies and related equipment capabilities. Experience in Ross Overdrive or equivalent control room automated production systems is necessary. Demonstrates an aptitude to learn and adapt to new technologies. Working knowledge of News operating systems including ROSS OVERDRIVE, OPUS, TONS, Clip-Edit, Final Cut Pro, VZRT or equivalent news production and operating systems. Microsoft Office/Outlook knowledge also required. Proficiency in computer skills including server-based storage/play-out systems required. Works well under deadline and the pressure of a live broadcast. Communicates clearly and provides accurate directions to crew during live broadcasts. Demonstrates ability to make quick decisions. Works well as a member of a team. Must be willing to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Directing experience a plus.
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Company Info
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder.