CBS News is looking to hire an expert live, multi-camera broadcast director for their award-winning CBS Mornings program. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team leader with a strong creative sense. This person will work closely with the Executive Producer to develop and refine the look and feel of the morning broadcast.

The director will work with producers, graphic artists and technical build and execute the days rundown. The ability to read into a segment, provide guidance on graphics as well as blocking each segment to add pacing and interest is a must. The director will attend editorial meetings and pitch ideas on how to complete segments beyond the morning hours the show is on the air. The person chosen will be seen as a full-fledged member of the senior editorial team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to determine all technical production requirements.

• Attend post-production meetings as needed and complete post-production reports

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of directing experience at cable or network level is preferred.

• Knowledge of ELC automation a plus.

• Candidate must be able to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with software, technology, and production equipment required to support all forms of video services.

• Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to devise solutions.

• Strong attention to detail, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Excellent verbal communication, problem solving, and time management skills.

• Ability to delegate effectively.

• Ability to make important decisions under tight deadlines.

• Professionalism: Reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for their own actions; follows through on commitments.

This is a full-time staff position. The position requires DGA union status.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH ODONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $300,000.00 - 400,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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