Job Description

NewsNation is looking for a part-time Associate Director and Stage Manager. This candidate will be expected to perform both roles throughout the shift. As an Associate Director, you will keep time, traffic rundowns, cue video, and be the main point of contact for Master Control. As a Stage Manager, you will act as the primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and stage crew.

Responsibilities

The Associate Directors responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Director during live and pretaped productions with timing elements, graphics, and coordinating feeds
• Traffic video and graphic elements in rundowns and cue video via Bit Central playout
• Coordinate with Master Control by confirming break times, if breaks are killed for Breaking News
• Work closely with Line Producers on show and segment timing
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

The Stage Managers responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a professional environment on the studio floor
• Cue talent and relay pertinent information to the studio staff
• Stay aware of constant changes within the shows broadcast
• Lead the studio production crew while keeping the on-air talent at ease
• Determine needs of upcoming segments, identifying production elements including props and set elements in coordination with Directors and Stagehands
• Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Qualifications

• Prior control room and studio experience at broadcast networks.
• Have a working knowledge of ENPS.
• Excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and being able to multitask in a fast-paced environment are a must.
• Weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays may be a part of the schedule with overtime as situations demand
• This is a DGA position and union membership is required.

Salary range

Based on experience: $65$81 an hour

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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