Program Director

We are looking for an experienced program director to take overall responsibility for television show production.

As a director, you will lead the production team to direct full-length television programs, live or recorded television programs, commercials and music videos. You should be able to translate writers’ and producers’ visions into cohesive, marketable, entertaining and informative programs.

Ultimately, you should be able to make creative decisions that guide the rest of the team and enhance, refine and translate original ideas into finished programs.

Responsibilities

• Read scripts and develop storyboards
• Write and edit scripts as needed
• Meeting the producers and preparing budget
• Meet the producers and prepare budget
• Decide on  locations
• Hire cast and crew
• Liaise with crew about technical requirements (e.g. lighting and camera movements, sound recording requirements, set dressing, vision effects and graphics and transitions)
• Prepare a carefully calculated shooting schedule ensuring deadlines and budget requirements are met
• Guide the production team ensuring all members are in sync with the program’s requirements
• Incorporate creative ideas to achieve the best possible visual result
• Supervise editing to make the final cut
• Ensure that the final program is faithful to the original concept
• Create reports and submit them to the supervisor
• Performs any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Category: Theatrical Arts, Journalism and Communications, Film studies, Cinematography or relevant field

Required Number: Five 

• BA Degree in Theatrical Arts, Journalism and Communications, Film studies, Cinematography or relevant field; further training is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a director.
• Demonstrable portfolio of videos or commercials
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages
• In-depth understanding of the production process
• Familiarity with camera operation, sound systems, special effects and music editing
• Ability to lead and motivate
• Creativity and imagination
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Good people skills and ability to negotiate
• Time management and budget awareness