WMBB-TV has an opening for a Morning Technical Director. A Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. We are a Nexstar-owned ABC affiliate for the Florida Panhandle, a great news market that provides opportunities to cover a large variety of stories. You get paid to live in a beautiful beach community where hundreds of thousands of people pay to vacation each year.  No more shoveling snow.  So, what are you waiting for?  Check out the job requirements and qualifications, then apply.  Hope to hear from you soon. 

Coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productionsSupervises and assigns duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of programsObserves pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning compositionActs as a liaison between engineering and production departmentsWorks with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscastsTrains camera and CG operators on the proper operation during live broadcastsSwitches video sources and given direction at the same time during live broadcastsTests equipment to ensure proper operationPerforms other duties as assignedDirects all weekend newscast

 Requirements & Skills:

 

High school diplomaFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenMinimum two years’ experience in news operations and production (Depending on market size)Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentProficiency with broadcast control equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyKnowledge with using a video camera