DGA Associate Director - perdiem position

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Candidate must be able to direct high content, fast paced local newscast, coordinate technical requirements of newscast with news and Engineering/Production departments to ensure a clean broadcast; assist News Producer as necessary with all technical aspects of newscast; additional duties include directing specials and other programming as assigned by the Engineering/Production department.

Must have both manual and ELC directing/coding experience. Individual must have at least 10 years major market directing experience at a commercial broadcast station or production facility in the above capacity, with an emphasis on News; ability to work well as a team player in a pressure filled environment; must be able to work flexible hours/weekends/night/early morning/holidays. Candidate will also be required to join the DGA union. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $54.43 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $54.43 per hour.