Show Director

Miami, FL

Full time

R021159

Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Show Director to join our team!

The Show Director will oversee the various aspects of a broadcast and coordinate all related elements. This includes digital shows, newscasts, news briefs, news special event coverages, as well as translate abilities to Sports and Entertainment. The Show Director interprets the Producer’s vision and works in conjunction with the technical crew to execute vision.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Use iNEWS (Newsroom Computer System) to create and edit the rundown

• Code in Ross Overdrive automation

• Oversee and facilitate production elements, including graphics, music, and all other related presentation elements

• Perform duties as a Technical Director in manual operations

• Build on Ross Vision Switcher—Build and modify switcher and automation effects

• Edit templates on TemplateEditor

• Manage audio faders in DirectControl

• Create switcher and server back-ups

• Meet and coordinate production with show producers—liaison between producers and production

• Call and direct the different shows assigned

• Provide creative input, e.g., assists the Producer in creating the look of a show, including set design; suggests alternate shots; etc.

• Coordinate and communicate all technical and staging requirements to the production crew

• Manage technical crew which consists of directing the crew; conducting performance reviews, advise on proper goal setting and providing on-going performance feedback.

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in Broadcast Communications

• Computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems

• 5-10 years of experience in production/directing programs in studio with Automation and Manual operations; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Knowledge or Productions Switchers (TD experience a plus)

• Knowledge of Ross (Vision) Switcher and Robotic Camera Systems (Ross Cambotics)

• Knowledge of equipment utilized in production, TV studio and control room

• Comfortable with all aspects of studio and remote productions

• Able to make quick decisions and give accurate and clear instructions

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Attend pre-production meetings and calls.

• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Comfort using highly technical and automated systems such as:

• Ross Overdrive Automation System

• iNEWS

• Ross CamBot Robotic Camera system with user interface and joystick panel

• VizRT Trio

• Playback Devices (Avid Airspeed, Ross Video SMS/Blackstorm, Miranda HMP 1801, Mira)

• Calrec Audio Console

• Enco Audio Playback device

• Miranda Router

• EVS

• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

• As this position supports 24x7 operation, candidate must, in addition to being able to work regular hours, have on-call availability, and flexibility to work days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice. Additionally, candidate may be required to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as, during tropical storm/hurricane.

OUR BENEFITS:

• TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com .

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com .