Production Director

The Production Director is responsible for:  researching, planning, managing and producing news programming.   • Plans and develops local news programs: researches and develops ideas and budgets; writes scripts; etc. • Produces program(s): conducts interviews; manages talent; may serve as editor, videographer, and/or audio/lighting specialist • Post-production: edits videotape; completes related paperwork such as clearances; labels and stores completed show tapes • Provides training and direction to the production staff • Assist in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties • Participate in the design of video graphics, titles, music, and creative look of shows; makes editorial decisions regarding assembly of information, illustrations, and content • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned   Requirements & Skills : • BA or BS degree in Communications or Mass Communications with an emphasis on Television Production or related experience * Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted based on one years of experience equals one year of education • Minimum of two years of television directing experience preferred • Working knowledge of television production techniques and extensive experience with automation is necessary • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community • Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training • Creative decision-making skills • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities • Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials • Knowledge of professional audio/video and staging techniques, facilities, and equipment • Knowledge of audio/video tape storage and archiving procedures • Knowledge of professional audio and/or video tape editing and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards • Ability to formulate broadcast programming concepts and to plan, develop, and implement live and/or pre-recorded television programs • Knowledge of television graphic design methods and techniques • Knowledge of television production set design principles and techniques • Knowledge of television programming concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques