Description:
The position is primarily a Floor Director with some duties as a Newscast Director and Camera Operator. As a Newscast Director this position will serve as standby (or backup) to the Primary Newscast Director and will typically direct a minimum of one show per week, oftentimes more. This position composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by Newscast Directors. This position coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
Responsibilities:
STUDIO CAMERA OPERATOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:- Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by Newscast Directors.
- Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the Newscast Director.
- Operates studio cameras and prompter during live broadcasts.
- Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts.
- Confers with Newscast Directors and other crew and staff members to discuss show rundowns, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements.
- Greet and mic guests for interviews and performances.
- Tests, cleans, maintains, and repairs camera equipment.
- Help director code shows.
- Manages floor crew and anchors on the floor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
- Directly supervises and assigns duties to News technical staff including Studio Camera, Audio and Teleprompter who are also engaged in technical control and production of programs.
- Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning compositions.
- Acts as a liaison between Engineering, News and Creative Services Departments.
- Works with the News Staff including News Producers, Anchors and Reporters, News Photographers and News Video Editors to deliver a clean and high-quality newscast.
- Switches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcasts.
- Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ross OverDrive experience is preferred.
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:- Must be able to perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proficiency with computers, telephone, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Contact:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Floor-Newscast-Director-and-Camera-Operator_REQ-37138
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