Production Director

Job Description

Production Director, KTNV

KTNV, The E.W. Scripps owned ABC affiliate and home of the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a talented Production Director to join our team! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our television production, directing fast-paced, complex newscasts and other local programming. You will direct the station's newscasts from the news automated control room while acting as resource for colleagues. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring smooth broadcasts and assisting with pre-production tasks for our newscasts. If you're passionate about creating high-quality television content, we want to hear from you!

Living and working as a Production Director for Scripps in Las Vegas, NV offers an exciting and vibrant lifestyle that's hard to match elsewhere. The city renowned for its world-class entertainment, with constant concerts, shows and events to enjoy. Beyond the famous Strip, Las Vegas boasts a diverse culinary scene, from celebrity chef restaurants to hidden local gems. The city's year-round warm weather and abundant sunshine make it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby natural wonders like Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead offering ample opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and water sports. With its unique blend of urban excitement and desert beauty, Las Vegas truly offers something for everyone.

Joining Scripps, a respected name in journalism, means you'll be part of a company that values innovation and integrity, providing you with the resources and support to excel in your role as a Production Director.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Direct or technical direct assigned daily newscasts.
• Work with show producers using newsroom computer system to create an integrated automated show rundown.
• Direct control room crew for pre-production, studio shot planning and graphics integration.
• Direct other shows, production shoots and special reports as assigned.
• Assist with studio setups including but not limited to lighting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Specialized training/certification may be required
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must have the ability to direct fast-pace rapidly changing productions for extended periods.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art video switchers and effects.
• Familiar with routers, video servers, audio consoles, robotic studio cameras, graphics systems and studio production equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Ability to perform constant viewing of multiple video and computer monitors
• Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjbjwb-18-117-121-244-42 in your application.