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Broadcast Director/Production Assistant

WBIR-TV, the TEGNA NBC affiliate in Knoxville, TN is looking for a temporary part-time Broadcast Director/Production Assistant. The PT Director/Production Assistant work closely with the production and news departments to produce fast-paced, graphic & video-driven, compelling, and clean newscasts. This position requires a strong ability to multi-task, excellent communications skills, an ability to quickly adapt to the production requirements for each newscast or live/recorded program and manages studio preparedness.

WBIR produces nearly 10 hours of live local content each day, and our Directors/Production Assistants are key to making our shows the best they can be. We are seeking an individual who can handle a fast-paced and dynamic newscast. The ideal candidate will bring new, forward-thinking production ideas to the table to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base.

Responsibilities:

• Code and punch live newscasts and recorded shows using Sony ELC automation.
• Act as floor manager (cueing and directing talent), arrange/move set pieces and props, organize scripts/rundowns, or other related duties as assigned by control room personnel.
• Maintain studio preparedness, organization, and cleanliness.
• Manage the studio environment to ensure the proper functioning of studio lighting equipment, props, sets, cameras, microphones, and set functions.
• Prepare topical media for air.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they hit the air.
• Other broadcast production duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience with automation systems like Sony ELC Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, and Chyron graphics systems.
• Ability to adapt and quickly pivot on the fly for breaking news and unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers and directors.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule is a must. May require mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and during times of inclement weather. (Schedule is TBD).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Must be able to hear/respond to verbal instructions and will use headsets to communicate during show production.

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting up to 50lbs, bending, standing climbing ladders, etc.

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