WPVI - Newscast Director
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10110808 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Business ABC Owned TV Stations Date posted Jan. 14, 2025Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves close to 7 million people 2+ who reside in The Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. In the past year Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. On average, Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult news viewers, 25-54. WPVI has provided coverage to the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 100 years in 2019!
This person will be tasked to Direct live broadcast and streaming news programs utilizing both automated television production systems as well as a conventional production environment. This position also requires extensive knowledge of television audio setup and execution for studio and field productions.
What You Will Do
Directing live local newscasts and taped special programs using the Ross Overdrive Production System
Directing live and taped special event programs in a conventional Production Truck environment utilizing the Ross Carbonite switcher
Planning and setting up audio for special field productions and running audio for these shows using a Midas Pro 2 audio console.
Required Qualifications & Skills
A minimum of three years of directing experience in a local or national news organization
Thorough knowledge of conventional and automated television production systems.
Thorough knowledge of studio and field video and audio production.
Ability to work nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate to all crew members during the live telecast.
Experience Directing live, linear newscasts using automated production systems (i.e., Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Sony ELC)
Audio experience setting up microphones, pre-fades, IFB, etc., for live studio and field productions.
Proven leadership experience.
Required Education
High School Diploma
Preferred Education
College or Technical School Diploma
About ABC Owned TV Stations:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.