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What they do
A Technical Manager or Director manages all technical matters relating to a company's information technology, ensuring the technology meets technical requirements. Oversees equipment such as servers and network equipment. Implements hardware standardization, manages technology support teams. Implements compliance documentation and ensures that there are technical procedures, documentations and standard policies in place.
$130,477 / year median in California
-6% projected decline
Job Description
ABC7 Los Angeles, the ABC Owned Station in Southern California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. Seeking Directors to join our team on an as-needed basis to work on live newscasts and live local productions.
- Responsibilities:
- + Direct fast-paced, top-market newscasts, with ability to handle major breaking news as it happens, in a single-operator control room environment + Stage Manage newscasts and live productions as required
- Basic Qualifications:
- + An exceptional ability to multitask under pressure + Working experience as a director with Ross Overdrive as a single-operator director + Understanding of and experience coding and monitoring camera blocking/movement while directing a live show + Ability to operate/adjust/drive robotic camera systems while directing a live show + Ability to monitor and adjust/code for audio changes and levels while directing a live show + Strong sense of newscast structure and breaking news judgement + Operational knowledge of the DALET Newsroom computer system + Must interact with various departments and have exceptional organizational skills + Understanding of broadcast studio lighting + Understanding of microphone placement for news talent and guests + Must be willing to work any combination of overnight, weekend and holiday shifts + Minimum of 10 years experience directing live newscasts in a major market •
Preferred Qualifications:
- + Knowledge of peripheral devices such as XPression Graphics and Ross Artimo Robotic camera systems
- Required Education:
- High School Diploma
- Preferred Education:
- College Degree Availability of shifts may vary.
This position offers no guarantee of a set weekly schedule or guaranteed hours. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $73.38 to $98.00 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the DGA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
- Job ID:
- 10154264
- Location:
- Glendale,California
- Job Posting Company:
- Disney Entertainment TelevisionThe Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.