Job Description
The Director is responsible for coordinating the studio operation on and off the air for Versant Sports properties with a focus on Golf Channel Studio shows.
Responsibilities
- Direct multi-camera live and live-to-tape studio-based programs
- Ability to direct News, Talk, Sports and Special Event programs
- Requires a creative eye and the ability to plan and direct the audio and video aspects of television programs based on the specifications and knowledge of television programming techniques
- Collaborate with Producers on creative for at-home and remote studios
- Interpret scripts, block cameras and work with cast, crew and producers
- Directing live shows without a script and minimal rundown support, especially during breaking news stories
- Good working knowledge of video switchers and editing
- Lead the control room and studio technicians before and during any live or live-to-tape program to keep them informed of the show’s rundown, camera shots, effects, playback order and other specific commands
- Coordinate technical crew schedules
- Oversee the delivery and execution of all graphic and sponsorship playback elements
- Participation in all production, editorial and technical planning meetings
- Contribute ideas on how to improve all aspects of the production from creative to execution
- Perform on-site surveys for studio remote shows