DGA Director- NBC10 & Telemundo62 Philadelphia

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

• Prepares and directs live and recorded content utilizing the Ross Overdrive automated production control system & Dalet Newsroom Computer system
• Ownership of show. Make quick calls in different situations and find workarounds in the event of failures.
• Builds master rundown patterns for all shows.
• Works in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts and all content utilizing an automated production control system
• Code rundowns for shows.
• Shape overall creative appearance of the content using imaginative video, audio and graphics effects.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline driven situations
• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians; May act as a traditional Director when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work closely with editorial team on creative look and feel of each production including major special events throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of live news television directing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment.
• Proficiency with live broadcast production workflows, including technical directing, audio mixing, robotics, commercial integration, live/remote cut-ins, breaking news, video playback, and graphics insertion.
• Experience with Dalet Galaxy, Ross Xpression, Ross Cambotics, Caprica Central Server, video switchers, and audio consoles preferred.
• Ability to punch and call.
• Ability to work in both NBC and Telemundo control rooms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make critical decisions in a fast-paced live production environment.
• Collaborative team player.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours with short notice.

Eligibility requirements:

• BA degree in Production or related field or equivalent work experience
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Must join or be a member of the Directors Guild of America
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on us.fitly.work.