ELC Director at Paramount Pictures

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 nation’s #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 O’DONNELL, 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.

Overview:

KPIX – CBS News Bay Area in San Francisco has set the broadcast standard in live automated VR productions. Now we’re looking for someone new to join the team. If you thrive in a live breaking news environment, we’ve got an exciting new opportunity to direct daily live news in full VR environments powered by Zero Density.

Job Description:

• We’re looking for a phenomenal communicator, who has strong organizational skills and can break out of the mold of a coded newscast and pivot to breaking news in an instant.
• We’re looking for a director who loves the thrill of the unexpected in a live environment. If you’re ready to work with a team that challenges the norm when it comes to how the daily news story is told we’ve got something for you to see.
• You’ll be working with show producers crafting dynamic visual newscasts in full VR studio spaces.
• You’ll be verbally calling the shots to the jib op as the anchors work the virtual green floor with the jib camera following along using the virtual environment to tell the story.
• When it’s time for weather you won’t just be cutting to a basic chroma key or video wall.
• You’ll be taking the viewer to a stunning virtual environment using groundbreaking VR technology.
• Imagine coding and directing a full newscast in an immersive virtual environment controlled by ELC.

The Gear:

• Zero-Density Virtual Production
• Sony XVS Switchers Chyron Prime / ISQ / Newsticker

Responsibilities:

• Work with the editorial and production staff and provide leadership in and out of the control room directing an aggressive newscast using the latest VR technology.
• Director’s code their assigned newscast and run through portions of the show with crew and talent before going to air to ensure the highest level of readiness before going on the air.
• A successful candidate must have sound technical skills, collaborate before each show with producer to ensure smart, effective use of virtual tools, and bring a “can-do” approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include mornings and holidays. You must be open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in live news production is required.
• Previous Control Room Automation use is required, Sony ELC experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of iNews preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities are a must.
• Excellent people and communication skills are needed.
• Good conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills are a must.

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.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.