Director/Master Control Operator

KIMT-TV Rochester is seeing a Director/Mater Control Operator

KIMT in Rochester, MN is looking for a Director/Producer to direct fast-paced, cutting edge newscasts utilizing the Ross Overdrive automation system.

This is a rare opportunity to be a part one of the most remarkable stories in broadcast journalism today.

How many times in a career do you get to work for a station that is growing dramatically?

Substantially expanding its coverage - more stories, from more places.

KIMT in Rochester, MN One of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest.

Home to renowned Mayo Clinic.

Great environment to live, work, and play.

Nationally ranked as one of the most secure places to live and Best Place to Live.

Duties/Responsibilities: Direct live and recorded programming on Ross Overdrive automation system within format guidelines including newscasts, commercial production and station promotions.

Operates video switcher, CG system, and video server.

Assumes responsibility of newscasts and other programs.

Offers suggestions for improvement.

Create templates, scenes, and rundowns that function within the Ross Overdrive automation system.

Design graphics for news set, weather set, monitors and backdrops using Ross XPression, Adobe CC, among other tools.

Read, study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.

Confer and collaborate with managers, crew members, on air talent and producers to discuss details of production.

Manage studio including set materials, lighting, mic set-up, cameras and monitors.

Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the program are complete before the program begins.

Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, for each shot or scene.

Solves problems at the source.

Challenges others to improve.

Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.

Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.

Handles last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts.

Communicates calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.

Maintains high knowledge of equipment.

Notifies Operations Manager of equipment needs and problems.

Ensures equipment is maintained.

Ability to relate and communicate in a productive manner to a variety of people including on air talent, visitors, production crew, producers, creative services and management.

Treats co-workers and visitors with respect.

Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Previous experience with Ross Overdrive is a plus.

Ability to handle non-scripted breaking news environment is a must.

Ability to climb ladders to replace set lights is necessary.

Must be able to communicate effectively and work independently.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must be open to working early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as broadcast shifts vary Must be able to lift 50 pounds Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and a background screening.

A successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

EEO STATEMENT: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/ Disabled