Highlights
The companys businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. This role is responsible for directing fast paced newscasts driven by weather and breaking news, as well as public affairs shows, webcasts, OTT, Sports Specials, and live Political Debates.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Industry | Printing and Publishing |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.ajc.com |
Description
Location: GA-Atlanta
Job Title: Broadcast Director - WSB TV
Position Overview
WSB TV Atlanta has an exciting opportunity for a Broadcast Director. This role is responsible for directing fast paced newscasts driven by weather and breaking news, as well as public affairs shows, webcasts, OTT, Sports Specials, and live Political Debates.
This role is responsible for the execution of live and taped programs. The Broadcast director works closely with the show producers, studio technicians and other roles in executing clean, crisp newscasts in line with the WSB standard and brand.
Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with show producers, floor directors, prompter operators, editors and other roles in real time in the execution of live newscasts
- Pre-show collaboration with producers, editors, graphic coordinators, floor crew and assistant directors to ensure the shows are fast paced, clean and executed to the highest standards
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of five years Directing experience in a medium or major market is required
- Must be proficient in newscast automation, Ignite, Ross Overdrive, or Sony ELC
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Avid systems, ENPS, INEWS, News Cutter, Vinten Robotics, audio mixing and Chyron
- Must have an ability to adapt to news technology
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The companys businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMGs TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com
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About Company
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is owned by Cox Media Group, an
integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media
company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps.
Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one
of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com,
a leading online source for savings.
CMG's 2012 revenue was $1.9 billion. The company's operations
currently include 19 broadcast television stations and one local cable
channel, 87 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen
non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.
CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches
approx. 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV
viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18
million radio listeners. Click here to learn more about Cox Media Group.