Floor Director

JOB TITLE: Floor Director
FOX6 Milwaukee is looking for an energetic Floor Director to assist with the production of live news broadcasts, commercial and promotional projects, both linear and digital. This position is tasked with ensuring that each production runs smoothly.  Get rewarded with great benefits including a generous time off package and stellar medical, dental, vision and a substantial company match 401k program.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Floor Directors are responsible for studio lighting, constructing and maintaining sets.  You must be familiar with a lighting grid.  You will be cuing talent and assisting talent and guests with wireless microphones and IFB set up.  In this role, you will operate special equipment such as the teleprompter and jib camera.  You will be responsible for cleaning the studio and reporting any malfunctioning equipment to engineering.  Other duties as assigned.    

QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to handle simple tools and physically able to move studio fixtures is required.  Must possess ability to communicate clearly and effectively to relay directions and work well in a team.  Studio lighting experience and a basic understanding of set construction desired.   Technical school education or equivalent experience in television or theater production procedures preferred.  Working weekends and holidays may be required.