Job Description:

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring for a Technical Director II at KOAA. They will perform the functions with production video switchers and/or manual “punch and call.” 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work with newsroom staff in a collaborative effort to achieve a flawless newscast.




• Communicate with set during live broadcast.




• Understand all equipment used for production and help provide solutions if needed.




• Responsible for the on-air production of news including graphics, lighting and camera shots.




• Produce, direct and edit technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including promos, cut-ins, special reports, among other projects assigned both inside and outside the newsroom.




• Record and edit content as well as troubleshoot during the live newscast.




• Edit video/audio and create graphic elements for the newscasts or any other production as required.




• 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, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Ability to work well in a team environment




• Flexible work hours




• Demonstrated ability to make proper news judgment decisions




• Experience in audio, video, and graphics platforms




• Experience editing with non-linear platforms




• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment




• Flexibility to adapt to changes before and during the newscasts




• Previous experience directing newscasts and editing preferred

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COMPENSATION RANGE:

Hourly: $40,733.00 - $41,550

 

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

 

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):

• A career path to grow your professional experiences




• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits




• Retirement savings plan with company match




• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

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.

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 one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “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.

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