Come join a dynamic new national media powerhouse focused on the over-the-air TV consumer. Our TV/News Network (a growing portfolio of entertainment and news networks) provides absorbing entertainment and objective, intelligent news as we use our own distribution platforms to serve this unduplicated national audience. We meet the audience where it is with the programs it wants.Our Digital Broadcasting Network is seeking an experienced Director/Technical Director for its live court coverage; to execute the vision of the Court TV Editorial Producers, while contributing technical expertise and creativity.ResponsibilitiesLead the show’s technical production crew including audio operators, graphics operators, utilities, field crews, etc.Direct and Technical Direct live and taped shows or segments, as well as pre-production and post-production sessions from a production control room or post suite, delivering high production value, “network-level” on air resultsAssist with the establishment of best practices for production techniques to create high production value, “network-level” standardsReview show rundowns prior to productions with Executive Producers, Producers, Talent, and Production Tech team communicating rundown changes, show needs, script changes, crew performance expectations, etc.Block studio camera shots to meet the demands of the show, demonstrating a progressive approach via the blocking to add value to on air resultsBe able to direct all show elements taking full advantage of the capabilities of the production switcher (DVE wipes, animated transitions, box effects, live shots, etc) along with available graphic production devicesBe able to identify and critique high production value, “network-level” lighting and sound designBe able to operate preset cues from the lighting boardBe able to operate iNEWS (or comparable) system – accessing and marking rundowns, scripts, and communicating changes to production teamProvide pre and post-show performance feedback and critiques as neededGive time cues as required to Talent & production team.Report show outcome to Dir Show Report after every showReport equipment problems and discrepancies to ManagerDemonstrated basic understanding of job responsibilities and operations for all Production Control Room team members (Audio, GFX, Robotics, Utility, Field Production, etc.)Oversee creative and directorial production of CTV, specifically the high profile showsPartner with team members to effectively share techniques and skills to strengthen the skills of the team as a wholeParticipate in development of ideas and implementation of process improvements for Director / TDsReport, via written shift notes, any personnel or equipment issues to appropriate Manager and next shift team leadWill be required to sit in a chair from 2–6 hours at a timeWill be required to wear a headset and listen to multiple audio sources during on-air show productionWill be required to type on a keyboard for a period of 2 – 3 hours during pre-production and for 2-6 hours during the on-air show productionWill be required to look at a computer monitor and other monitors for a period of 2 – 3 hours during pre-productions and for 2 - 6 hours during the on-air show or production. Some monitors could be as close as 2 ft and as far as 12 ft awayMay be required to move and lift set pieces. Set Pieces may range between 20 – 100 lbs. Items over 20 lbs. would be carried by multiple crewmembers