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Studio Director
Sky News Arabia
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Director
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Studio DirectingTelevision ProductionResource PlanningGallery EquipmentStudio EquipmentCommunication
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About the Role
Sky News Arabia is seeking a Studio Director to manage the clean output of the channel, turning rundowns into shows in a fast-paced breaking news environment. The role requires at least 3 years of studio directing experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and strong knowledge of gallery and studio equipment.
Key Skills for This Role
Studio DirectingTelevision ProductionResource PlanningGallery EquipmentStudio EquipmentCommunication
Responsibilities
- Keep the channel's output clean and on air at all times
- Turn the producers' rundowns into reality in the best way
- Manage the gallery and studio team and get the best from all involved
- Talk with transmission schedulers and operators to ensure correct output delivery
- Offer creative input to programme, work alongside producers and presenters
- Manage outdoor coverages and shows inside and outside UAE
- Ability to work in different shift pattern covering 24 hours rota
Requirements
- BA in a relevant media field preferred
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Studio Directing and managing a studio within a large channel
- Good in written and spoken Arabic and English
- In depth understanding of television production techniques
- Thorough understanding of news and programs production process
- Familiar with Resource Planning
- Strong knowledge of gallery and studio equipment
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Wide experience in outdoor coverages, equipment and lighting
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- The Studio Director turns a rundown into a show. You will be responsible for the clean output of the channel, tasked with delivering a fast and accurate programme using multiple cameras, outside sources, video inserts and graphics. Working in a fast paced Breaking News Channel, you will have to act
Key Responsibilities
- Keep the channel's output clean and on air at all times.
- Turn the producers' rundowns into reality in the best way.
- Manage the gallery and studio team and getting the best from all involved.
- Talk with transmission schedulers and operators to ensure the output is delivered correctly.
- Offer creative input to programme, work alongside the producers and presenters.
- Manage outdoor coverages and shows inside and outside UAE.
- Ability to work in different shift pattern that covers 24 hours rota.
Key Skills, Experience and Education
- BA in a relevant media field is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Studio Directing and managing a studio within a large channel.
- Good in written and spoken Arabic and English.
- In depth understanding of television production techniques.
- A thorough understanding of the whole news and programs production process, from gathering, editing, graphics, scriptwriting to output and transmission.
- Familiar with Resource Planning.
- A strong knowledge of gallery and studio equipment.
- Ability to remain calm and collected at all times and keeping the Gallery as calm as possible even under real pressure.
- A flair for making innovative, continuous news and programs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Wide experience in outdoor coverages, equipment and lighting.
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