Associate Director I
Company: ESPN
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
The Associate Director I position will operate under the
supervision of the Director to support the direction of live
Studio, Remote, and REMI productions by assisting with the
execution and timing of the show, and the preparation and assembly
of elements of the show. In addition, will contribute to content
ideas based on developing storylines across sports. The ADI must
have strong multi-tasking and communication skills, plus leadership
qualities. Accountabilities: Assists the Director during a
production by timing elements, keying fonts, and coordinating
feeds. Maintains communication with live shots by providing alerts
and cues, and ensures the proper framing, audio and video levels
meet on-air standards. During Ignite/Automated productions -
Associate Directors will assist in routing, papping, framing and
clearing remote guests; selecting music for studio productions and
MOS'ing into the rundown; assist Director with checking codes and
rundown changes. Assists in communication of traffic changes,
graphics requests, music cues, and source changes with media.
Assists the Director with pre-production elements including
billboards, promotions, teases, graphics, special effects and
virtual imagery; coordinates video and fonts within the production.
Working with the Director and Production staff, will request images
and monitor graphics to support storylines throughout the show.
Will execute studio moves with requested elements during
pre-production or discuss with director to be executed live.
Verifies locations of guests (remote and studio) with Audio and
Transmission/VCC by providing paperwork (FrameStores, IFBs, booking
windows). Works with the assigned lead Directors on special
graphics elements and animations for specialty shows. Participates
in meetings with Production to assist in the development of visual
content for the show. Assists the Director, Producer and
Coordinating Producer with PCR setup, including the comms and
monitoring build. On REMI productions, assists the Producer and
Director in managing game-related responsibilities and traffic.
Communicates directly with multiple positions, including the
timeout coordinator or red hat to ensure the game and control room
are in sync. Generates cards with promotional, sales and editorial
copy for talent to read on air. Runs the preproduction session. Has
the knowledge and the ability to stage manage studio-related
productions, both in-house and on-remote when there is a business
need. Helps to train newer Associate Directors. Provides feedback
to support their development, and documents in written form to
Management. Written feedback should be thoughtful and comprehensive
with clear, detailed examples. Takes responsibility for personal
development through independent observation and training. Becomes
familiar with other positions and equipment in the control room and
studio as they pertain to the Associate Director role. Practices
and maintains the Directing Department performance standards as
they apply to leadership, communication, operations, personal
development and productions, and consistently performs all of the
duties and functions required of the role. Demonstrates strong
leadership qualities in all interactions and decisions.
Qualifications: A thorough understanding of television production
is mandatory. Clear, concise and comprehensive verbal communication
skills. Ability to think quickly in a pressure situation. Hard
working, detail oriented, passionate about production, interested
in technical areas and continually offers creative ideas. Preferred
Qualifications: A minimum of three years of production experience
or network equivalent preferred. Directing experience preferred.
Bilingual language skills (Spanish/English) preferred. Required
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree ESPNMedia
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