Assistant Director

Company Description

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Job Description

The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the Show Director in all aspects of production, coordinating all production activities, and maintaining the split-second timing for various fast-paced live, pre-recorded & APC productions.

Job Duties

• Assists the Show Director with show traffic, pre, and post-production
• Maintains constant communication with Master Control, Show Director, Stage Manager as well as the entire production crew pertaining to show flow, all timing, and countdown aspects of the show
• Responsible for obtaining all information related to show timing from Producers, Traffic, and Master Control
• Responsible for physically timing various video file clips and other show elements as needed
• Oversees playback of media through multiple controllers (i.e. EVS IP Director, MPlay / BEPlay, and Avid Command) for the assigned show(s)
• Responsible for the insertion and removal of branding graphics, digital, and breakaway cover slates during show segments and commercial breaks
• Directs show segments, briefs, and other elements in the absence of a Show Director
• Assists Show Directors with the APC workflow that includes coding assigned shows and double-checking codes during breaking news/emergency scenarios
• Works under the direct supervision of the Director, Control Room Operations, and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by the manager as needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, TV Production, or related field OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production, postproduction, broadcast, or communications environment
• Exhibits strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast and production technology
• Proficient in Avid iNEWS or other NRCS (Dalet, ENPS, Inception, etc.)
• Fluency in Spanish & English (both written & verbal)

Desired Characteristics:

• Fluency in English & Spanish is preferred
• Familiarity with control room automation systems including Sony ELC, Ross Video OverDrive, and Grass Valley Ignite.
• Prior Studio or Remote/Field experience
• Exceptional time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Self-starter who exhibits ownership of assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building toward long-term goals
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, dead-line-driven environment
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
• Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #:      )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for empl