DGA Director

Company Overview

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. Leading entertainment and news brands include NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. Filmed entertainment and programming are produced and distributed through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner. Universal Destinations & Experiences operates industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Impact is rooted in improving the communities where employees, customers, and audiences live and work, supported by a tradition of giving back, service opportunities, an inclusive culture, and a talented workforce reflecting our world.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and direct live and recorded content utilizing the Ross Overdrive automated production control system and Dalet Newsroom Computer system.
• Exercise ownership of the show, make quick calls in different situations, and find workarounds in the event of failures.
• Build master rundown patterns for all shows.
• Work in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute newscasts and all content utilizing an automated production control system.
• Code rundowns for shows.
• Shape the overall creative appearance of content using imaginative video, audio, and graphics effects.
• Work well and communicate effectively with others.
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline-driven situations.
• Give direction and timing to talent and other technicians; act as a traditional Director when applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work closely with the editorial team on the creative look and feel of each production, including major special events throughout the year.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of live news television directing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment.
• Proficiency with live broadcast production workflows, including technical directing, audio mixing, robotics, commercial integration, live/remote cut-ins, breaking news, video playback, and graphics insertion.
• Ability to punch and call.
• Ability to work in both NBC and Telemundo control rooms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make critical decisions in a fast-paced live production environment.
• Collaborative team player.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours with short notice.
• BA degree in Production or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA.
• Must join or be a member of the Directors Guild of America.
• Required On-Site: Position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Dalet Galaxy, Ross Xpression, Ross Cambotics, Caprica Central Server, video switchers, and audio consoles.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Application Requirements

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV and Demo Reel through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.

Additional Information

• As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of the locations prior to a hiring decision.
• NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
• Qualified individuals with a disability or a disabled veteran who require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation by submitting requests to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.