Career TV Station – A reputable national TV news channels based in Abuja is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- The Director is responsible for the final product of a program as it goes to air live, by trying to maintain quality output from the camera operators; as well as vision switchers, audio operators graphic operators and floor manager in the control room or on location.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct live and pre-recorded programmes or inserts, on location and in studio. from studio or on location
- Input ideas, play a key role in production planning, give guidance and advice on story treatment in terms of production value, visual style and technical viability.
- Have a working knowledge of the production process for the full range of media output; be able to troubleshoot and ensure the most efficient working practices are achieved and errors avoided
- Check and amend running orders/filming schedules to achieve both the technical and editorial requirements of the programme.
- Operate vision-mixing, sound, communications equipment for studio or location-based operation.
- Co-ordinate the assembly of all material required for the output, to liaise with technical and programme departments to gain the most efficient use of resources.
- Check and amend scripts & running orders to make them ready for location filming or transmission.
- To be familiar with different technical systems, including news production systems, and to show a willingness to learn to operate new technology systems and to be able to adapt to different working methods.
Qualifications
- BSC / HND in any related field and at least 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Experience of location-based multi-camera programme directing
- Experience of studio directing on live and recorded programmes, both news and features.
- A thorough understanding of the craft of single-camera film-making including familiarity with a range of production techniques, equipment and methods.
- Ability to understand operational, journalistic and production requirements.
- Familiarity with broadcast technology, including the latest production equipment (cameras, lenses), automation & digital technologies.
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to acquire technical skills and to operate technical equipment is essential.
- The ability to work fast, accurately and under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Experience of vision mixing.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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