Director II - KATC at The E.W. Scripps Company in Lafayette, Louisiana

Job Description:

Director II - KATC

Are you a broadcast Director who has experience working in all areas of television production and is responsible for technical directing fast paced, complex newscasts and other local programming as well as assisting in completion of pre-production for newscasts? KATC, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate station in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for a Director II to support our station operations for a defined period; working in assigned areas of news broadcast production and technical directing.

This position is fast paced, directing complex newscasts and other local programming as well as supporting and assisting in the completion of pre-production for newscasts with a focus on local community. If you are excited and interested about this opportunity, come join us at KATC where we are continuing to create the future of the broadcast industry in our Arcadiana community!

OUR TEAM:

KATC is composed of a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused and energetic individuals that continue to grow professionally as we grow our company, with everyone rising to their full potential in every aspect of our business.  “Give light” is not just a motto at Scripps – it is a mantra that guides our daily work. We believe in the power of journalism to change lives, to strengthen communities and to create a better-informed world.

We are a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.  We’re located just about halfway from New Orleans and Houston on Interstate 10.   Music, food, and family are passions for Acadiana residents, tourists, and students who attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.    

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

• You are intrigued as you are already two paragraphs in and reading this job description.




• You let us know you are interested (apply, email, call, shout it from the rooftops).




• We call you and ask you to tell us more about yourself.




• You talk with more incredible team members.




• You meet the team in-person (and sometimes via Zoom or Facetime – technology is SO COOL these days).




• You tell everyone about your AH-mazing candidate experience and how thrilled you are to become a part of the Scripps team.




• Your friends jump on the bandwagon and join us too.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Oversees the set up and operations of equipment including camera, audio, video and lighting. Constructs and dismantles set.




• Ensures smooth operation of technical equipment and services during broadcast.




• Troubleshoots technical problems during production or broadcast.




• Directs assigned newscasts, which include “switching” newscasts and other productions, completing the pre-production for all newscasts and checking all sources prior to air.




• Monitors the status of all live shots and content prior to a live newscast.




• Works closely with news department, directors, producers, and promotions to ensure that the desired on-air look is attained with a minimal amount of errors.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

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  High school diploma or GED required.

  
  

  • Bachelor’s degree in TV production or related field is preferred.

  
  

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  A minimum 1-year experience as a director/technical director.

  
  

  • A working knowledge of broadcast television station production equipment.

  
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Must be familiar with and skilled in all aspects of television production including audio, switching, digital effects, camera operation and shot composition, lighting, and character generators.




• Good working knowledge of computers.




• Ability to handle multiple priorities under extreme time constraints with poise and skill.




• Solid television production skills.




• Excellent knowledge of proper composition, grammar and spelling.




• Must have excellent communication skills; ability to give directions in a clear, efficient manner.




• Excellent organizational skills.




• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.




• Capable of working well with commercial clients while adding a creative look to commercial spots.




• Must be familiar with all aspects of television production… lighting, character generators, and news automation.




• Must be a team player.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.