6abc/WPVI - Production Director
Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 50 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people 2+ who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,737 out of 2,779 newscasts in adults 18+ for a winning percentage of 99.8%. On average, Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult news viewers, 25-54. WPVI also owns and produces the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, the nation's oldest.
This person will be tasked with directing live broadcast and streaming news programs using both automated television production systems and a conventional production environment. This position also requires knowledge of television audio setup and execution for studio and field productions.
What You Will Do
Direct live local newscasts and taped special programs using the Ross Overdrive Production System
Direct live and taped special event programs in a conventional Production Truck environment
Required Qualifications & Skills
A minimum of three years of directing experience in a local or national news organization
Thorough knowledge of conventional and automated television production systems
Thorough knowledge of studio and field video and audio production
Ability to work nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to all crew members during the live telecast
Experience Directing live, linear newscasts using automated production systems (i.e., Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC)
Proven leadership experience
Required Education
High School Diploma
Preferred Education
College or Technical School Diploma
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