WTAJ-TV

NewscastDirector/Videographer

$55–85k ~AI est. Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Newscast Director/Videographer at WTAJ-TV. Skills: Newscast directing, Videography, Video editing, News automation. Direct newscasts. Direct live productions”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Quick-thinking; Problem solver

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proficiency with video cameras, Proficiency with editing equipment, Working knowledge of television production techniques, Extensive experience with automation, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Creative decision-making skills, Skill in organizing resources, Skill in establishing priorities, Ability to make procedural decisions, Ability to create written materials, Ability to compose written materials, Ability to edit written materials, Knowledge of professional audio/video techniques, Knowledge of staging techniques, Knowledge of facilities, Knowledge of equipment, Knowledge of audio/video storage, Knowledge of audio/video archiving procedures, Knowledge of professional audio tape editing, Knowledge of video tape editing, Knowledge of post-production procedures, Knowledge of post-production techniques, Knowledge of post-production standards, Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts, Ability to plan television programs, Ability to develop television programs, Ability to implement live television programs, Ability to implement pre-recorded television programs, Knowledge of television graphic design methods, Knowledge of television graphic design techniques, Knowledge of television programming concepts, Knowledge of television programming principles, Knowledge of television programming methodology, Knowledge of television programming techniques, Select and combine effective shots, Confer with other personnel, Fluency in English, Excellent communication skills, Proficiency with computers, Proficiency with telephones, Proficiency with copiers, Proficiency with scanners, Proficiency with fax machines, Proficiency with office equipment, Ability to meet deadlines, Ability to prioritize assignments, Ability to handle multiple tasks

Nice to Have

Degree in video production, Previous shooting experience, Previous editing experience, Directing experience is a plus, Television directing experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Direct live productions

Direct recorded productions

Coordinate technical operators

Direct live programming

Participate in design of video graphics

Participate in design of titles

Participate in design of music

Participate in design of creative look

Make editorial decisions

Make decisions regarding assembly of information

Make decisions regarding assembly of illustrations

Make decisions regarding assembly of content

Capture video using cameras

String together raw footage

Assemble footage according to scripts

Assemble footage according to instructions

Review assembled footage

Determine necessary audio effects

Determine necessary visual effects

Ensure proper operation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work as part of a team; Confer with personnel

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Communication skills; Oral communication; Written communication

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