ESPN is looking for a Director

Listen Up All you Sports Fans! ESPN is looking for a few good directors! Do you know your way around a switcher,can you key on supers faster than a speeding bullet--if this describes you then ESPN might have the opportunity for you. If you don't have a clue what I am talking about---stay in school! You'll learn this in TV Production 101!

Director I
Department :ESPN STUDIO DIRECTING

Title : Director I

Job ID : 217509

Scope of Responsibility:

Directs television productions by coordinating the information about the show before it airs, then disseminating that information to the crew involved during the broadcast. They will need to be a team builder who has good technical skills.

Essential Functions:

• Directs live television productions from the control room by "calling the shots" to the production crew, technical crew and anchors involved.

• Coordinates and executes all aspects of a fast paced "live" production that never goes as scripted.

• Insure a clear, concise and orderly flow of information to those involved during the broadcast.

• Coordinates the show’s rundown to reflect production values, such as video, audio and graphic requirements before the production.

• Communicates the necessary information about elements of the show to be aired, such as information regarding live shots, studio guests, graphic requirements, etc., and complete and/or coordinates any accompanying paperwork.

• Oversees all aspects of the production, whether technical in nature, such as lighting, camera positions, special effects, etc., as well as production values, such as timings, graphics, etc., to insure a first-rate, quality broadcast before, during and after a broadcast.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred.

• Ten years major market experience or network equivalent preferred.

• A thorough understanding of television production is mandatory.

• Clear, concise and comprehensive verbal communication skills.

• Ability to think quickly in a pressure situation is a necessity.

• Leadership skills are a must as the position includes facility and crew oversight, organizing and executing the look of the show, problem solving after the show.

• Hard working, detail oriented, passionate about production, interested in technical areas and continually offers creative ideas.

Check out ESPN.com to apply