Assistant Director

Job Post from: KOLO

The Assistant Director supports the Director and Operations Manager in executing a clean, polished newscasts and on-air content. This role assists with newscast automation, graphics, video ingest, master control, and other production and station needs as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Directors with Overdrive automation preparation and execution
  • Support graphics creation and newscast pre-production
  • Perform video server ingest and database management
  • Assist with master control automation setup and maintenance
  • Support studio operations and other production tasks as needed

(Duties may vary by shifi and operational needs.)

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with broadcast production equipment (video servers, audio boards, cameras,character generators, production switchers), or ability to be trained
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or specialized training(preferred)
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a television production assistant or related experience (preferred)

Decision-Making & Responsibility

  • Evaluate video quality to meet on-air standards
  • Escalate procedural or personnel issues that impact production deadlines
  • Provide ideas and suggestions to improve workflows and production quality

Work Schedule & Physical Requirements

  • Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
  • Schedule may change based on station needs
  • Must be able to report to work during inclement weather
  •  Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K Contribution
  • Vacation and PTO
  • Holiday Pay
  • …and more!

If interested, please email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.