DGA Director- NBC10 & Telemundo62 Philadelphia (Broadcast News)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Full-time onsite work is required at an hirify.global-designated worksite. Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA and have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, news, sports, and entertainment content through brands including NBC, Telemundo, NBC News, NBC Sports, NBC Local Stations, and Peacock.

What you will do

• Prepare and direct live and recorded content using the Ross Overdrive automated production control system and Dalet Newsroom Computer system.
• Own shows, make rapid decisions during failures and breaking news, and create workarounds when required.
• Build master rundown patterns, code rundowns, and execute newscasts with editorial and production personnel.
• Shape the creative appearance of productions through video, audio, and graphics effects.
• Give direction and timing to talent and technicians and act as a traditional Director when applicable.
• Collaborate with the editorial team on the creative look and feel of productions, including major annual special events.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of live news television directing experience.
• At least 3 years of experience operating multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment.
• Proficiency with live broadcast production workflows, including technical directing, audio mixing, robotics, commercial integration, live and remote cut-ins, breaking news, video playback, and graphics insertion.
• Ability to punch and call, work in both NBC and Telemundo control rooms, and perform under pressure in fast-paced, deadline-driven live production environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and collaboration skills.
• BA degree in Production or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
• Membership in or willingness to join the Directors Guild of America.
• Willingness to work in Philadelphia, PA and full-time onsite at an hirify.global-designated worksite.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours with short notice.
• External applicants must submit a resume or CV and demo reel through the hirify.global careers site.

Nice to have

• Experience with Dalet Galaxy, Ross Xpression, Ross Cambotics, Caprica Central Server, video switchers, and audio consoles.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative team environment with editorial and production personnel.
• Participate in producing news content and major special events for NBC10 and Telemundo62.
• hirify.global supports an inclusive culture and community-focused impact.

Hiring process

• External candidates submit a resume or CV and demo reel for consideration.
• An in-person interview at an hirify.global location may be required before a hiring decision.