Job Description :
The New York Post and Page Six provide our audience with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 100 million unique viewers a month. For the past 220 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
The Page Six video team is seeking an on-site part time Technical Director to help us make our new studio create compelling, shareable celebrity-related videos. We are seeking a smart, enthusiastic pop culture-lover. This operator will helm the state of the art but small-scaled control room to create up to 25 short digital segments throughout the day. The successful applicant will be responsible for the entire breadth of operational elements for these segments. Using Panasonic Kairos live production platform, you will be responsible for both directing and technical directing, while also performing each of the crew functions such as fully placing and controlling 3 robotic PTZ cameras, mic'ing talent, setting & monitoring audio, cueing lights, and arranging various set pieces when applicable. This applicant must always exhibit professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a ‘can do’ positive attitude.
OUR SPOT: The New York Post is the nation’s oldest newspaper with the youngest, most ambitious video department. We want to make our mark in digital video and create memorable work and new watching habits among our audience. The legacy of the great headlines conveys the attributes of our videos: bold, irreverent, judgmental, confident and clever. We want to make videos that surprise viewers. We seek someone who believes news doesn’t have to be boring to be news and who appreciates serious and quirky stories. Let’s talk!
This is an opportunity to work with an iconic media brand as it experiences exponential digital growth. New York Post and Page Six videos have received more than a billion views in the past few years. Like us, you believe news doesn’t have to be boring and you appreciate the odd and unconventional stories as well as important ones.
Responsibilities:
● Using Panasonic Kairos, the Director/Operator will code the rundown, operate the production platform, and call/live-switch the show
● Target, operate and shade robotic cameras
● Initiate lighting cues at various positions across different sets
● Set-up, test and implement wireless/wired mics and IFBs
● Prioritize instantly, plan for contingencies, & manage all elements of a production
The ideal candidate will have/be:
● Thorough knowledge of studio and control room operations
● Prior experience with Robotic cameras, broadcast audio consoles, lighting systems, RF mics/IFBs and graphics
● Experience with Panasonic Kairos is a significant plus; candidates fluent in other production platforms can still be considered
● Candidates should have experience working in a state-of-the-art, fast paced, live control room environment
● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
● Ability to work very quickly under pressure and juggle dozens of videos throughout the day
● Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
● Organized, resourceful, and a team player
● Be willing to work non traditional hours such as holidays, nights and big tentpole events when needed
Note: This role has an expectation of being on-site in the New York metro area.
At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
Pay Range: $40/hr - $50/hr