Director

About the Job

We are seeking qualified candidates to consider for the position of Director.

The Director is responsible for the look and pacing of television productions, by combining visual and audio show elements to present our editorial content in compelling, quality television programming.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish the look of the show, manage the control room preparation and checks the studio set up, lighting and camera positions prior to broadcast.
• Study rundown before program to determine artistic interpretation; coordinate pre and post production details with the appropriate personnel.
• Conduct a preproduction meeting with production staff before executing any program.
• Lead and coordinate with producers and anchors during the program.
• Direct show calling camera shots and coordinate multi-disciplinary production staff, including instructing camera operators on the position and the angle of their shots, and coordinating changes in lighting, sound and graphics.
• Solve any production problems.
• Maintain and standardize the look and the quality of MBN programs to reflect the channel’s and MBN’s image.

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 5 + years of progressively complex experience as a Television Show Director (International news environment highly desirable).
• Fluent (spoken/written) Arabic and English required.
• Knowledge of Middle East political and cultural affairs is essential.
• Must be able to work under pressure, and provide quick turnaround against high-pressure deadlines.
• Candidate must have confident demeanor and excellent rapport when interacting with all levels of staff.
• Successful candidate will be exceptionally well organized and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to diagnose and remedy complex production problems quickly is essential.
• Experience in a digital TV news broadcasting facility is highly desirable; including the ability to switch program on the vision mixer while directing.