Assistant Director

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) for 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 absence of 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 Manager, Control Room Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by manager as needed