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Paramount Director, CBS Saturday Morning in New York, New York
Join the award-winning team behind CBS Saturday Morning! We are seeking a seasoned live, multi-camera broadcast Director with a bold vision and a collaborative spirit to help craft the future of our acclaimed morning broadcast. In this key role, you will partner closely with the Executive Producer to refine and elevate the shows visual identity. As the leader in the control room, youll collaborate with producers, graphic artists, and technical crews to turn creative ideas into compelling, must-watch broadcasts. Your expertise in directing multi-camera live newscasts and live music performances will be pivotal in delivering innovative and captivating content that resonates with our audience.
Core Responsibilities:
Direct live, multi-camera broadcasts with precision and creativity, ensuring a dynamic and seamless viewer experience.
Collaborate with producers to develop visually engaging segments through smart blocking, innovative pacing, and compelling storytelling techniques.
Direct live performances, balancing technical excellence with creative flair to deliver memorable, high-quality productions.
Participate in editorial meetings, contributing fresh ideas to improve broadcast content and online presence.
Lead all aspects of segment execution, including graphic design integration and flawless management of the daily rundown.
Partner with a cross-functional team of producers, graphic artists, and technical crew to maintain CBS Sunday Mornings signature look and feel.
Qualifications:
At least 5+ years of directing experience at the network or cable level, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, live, multi-camera productions.
Proficiency in directing live performances, with a strong understanding of the particular demands and dynamics of such productions.
Phenomenal leadership skills and the ability to cultivate collaboration in fast paced environments.
Stellar organizational and problem-solving abilities to ensure seamless production execution.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, essential for encouraging collaboration, facilitating effective decision-making, and maintaining positive relationships across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with ELC automation systems or similar broadcast automation technologies.
Experience working with editorial teams to craft engaging and visually dynamic storytelling.
A keen eye for design and graphics, with the capability of guiding creative decisions that improve the viewer experience.
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: $215,000.00 - 245,000.00.
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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