ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
The Local Operations Team at TelevisaUnivision in Houston, TX is seeking a talented Technical Director to work in TelevisaUnivision’s National Weather Center. The successful candidate will direct live weather, news briefs and recorded weather segments for our local stations across the country. This person will work closely with our meteorologists in creating necessary elements for live or taped programming.
ABOUT YOU:
This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn and share ideas. You are proficient in all aspects of Sony ELC automation. This includes creating/editing templates and structuring a show within INews.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Directing and recording multimarket weather segments.
- Oversee completion and distribution of weather elements
- Perform quality checks and input of all programming elements
- Perform additional duties as assigned
YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of specialized training in the professional field
- Minimum of 2 years major market or 3 years small market in similar capacity of job responsibilities
- Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
- Knowledge of Sony ELC automation, Microsoft Office and I-News newsroom systems
- Basic editing knowledge with Avid Media Composer
- Knowledge of control room operation equipment including teleprompter, studio cameras and audio board
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Ability to work from office in Houston, TX
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, and sit for up to (8) hours
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment (approximately 25 lbs.)
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
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TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
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What We Do
TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMas, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavision, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The Company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world.
