Director ESPN Bristol

Job Description
Responsibilities
Participates in meetings with Coordinating Director / Coordinating Producer and assigned Producer(s) to develop the concepts, editorial themes and specific narratives for assigned live studio productions
Coordinates with assigned Associate Directors on all studio pre-production elements as promotions, teases, graphics, effects and font passes on packages; coordinates video and fonts with the flow of the show graphics, animation and related elements of assigned live studio shows; reviews and adjusts studio camera arrangements and oversees camera shots

Directs assigned live television productions from the control room by “calling the shots” for the production crew, technical crew and talent; oversees all aspects of assigned productions such as lighting, camera positions, special effects; ensures the achievement of established production values such as timing, graphics; may direct remote productions “from the truck”
Ensures a clear concise and orderly flow of information to those involved during each assigned show
Prior to an assigned live production, coordinates and reviews the rundown of the assigned show to reflect the approved concepts, editorial themes and specific narrative in such elements as video, audio and graphics
Works with lead Directors on special graphics elements and animation for specialty shows
Often assigned to special projects
Operates under the general supervision of the Senior Coordinating Director and Coordinating Director of each assigned studio show; directs non-formulaic and specialty shows
Work is reviewed after-the-fact-for quality, adherence to established production values and editorial themes
Directs complex shows and productions with considerable anticipation of outcomes or problems
Is assigned to complex tasks studio productions
Leads or participates in the development of concepts and editorial themes for assigned live studio productions
Ensures full compliance of assigned studio shows to editorial themes and concepts established for each assigned show
Leads or participates in the development of concepts, editorial themes and narratives for assigned live studio productions

Basic Qualifications
A thorough understanding of television production is mandatory.
Clear, concise and comprehensive verbal communication skills.
Ability to think quickly in a pressure situation is a necessity.
Leadership skills are a must as the position includes facility and crew oversight, organizing and executing the look of the show, problem solving after the show.
Hard working, detail oriented, passionate about production, interested in technical areas and continually offers creative ideas.
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent

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