Position Title:                       Studio Technician - Newscast Director/TD

Status:                                   Full Time, Regular                                

No. of Hrs/wk:       40  Hours                               

Availability:                           Immediate

Contact:                                 Victor Murphy

Direct live newscasts, taped webcasts, cut-ins, local programs and commercial projects as required; determines camera angles, lighting and set arrangement, performs in Robotics, Master Control, Audio, Ingest.  Effective interaction with a control room team from multiple departments is critical to success.  Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must.

 Must have strong working knowledge of studio and location equipment including, but not limited to studio lighting equipment, teleprompter, robotic studio cameras, switcher, remote cameras.  Knowledge of Deko and DekoMOS a plus.  Experience with ENPS and BitCentral server system also a plus. 

 Required skill knowledge includes: 5 years experience in various aspects of television production preferred.  Minimum of 3 years experience directing.  Excellent communication skills required, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers.  Knowledge of Metropolitan Washington is helpful.  We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic and winning.  Must be willing to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

wusa*9

Attn: Victor Murphy

Director of Technology & Operations

4100 Wisconsin Avenue, NW