Help Wanted: SunTV News Production Director

Production Director – Sun TV News

Sun TV News is currently searching for a Production Director, who will supervise all News Talk Shows produced in house for the Sun TV News Channel.

Responsibilities:

· Determine production requirements for all productions and liaise with Sr. Management on production development and implementation, including sourcing talent and production staff.

· Provide leadership to a team of on air talent, executive producers and other production staff, and direct all activities to conform with the needs of Sun TV News

· Manage all budgets, casting and policies for shows produced in house

· Oversea the quality, content, format and production of the various productions

· Work with Executive Producers and other team members to generate and support original content that supports the Sun TV News vision

· Stay in tune with the needs of the audiences and community in general and provide content that is relevant

· Work closely with Executive Producers to analyze broadcast ratings for business development opportunities

· Provide guidance, leadership and coaching to members of the team including addressing performance related concerns

· Work closely with Operation staff to ensure the highest quality of productions

· Work closely with the Marketing department to develop marketing plans and establish and reach ratings goals

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in broadcasting

· Bachelors degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications or related field

· Prior experience managing production and on air staff is required

· Superior management, leadership and organization skills

· Knowledge of all aspects of broadcast journalism required including writing, editing, reporting, producing and familiarity with technical aspects

· An excellent understanding of what makes a valuable story and how best to convey it’s message to it’s viewers is required

· Ability to supervise, mentor and challenge staff

· Must be well organized, flexible and adaptable and able to balance multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

· Although this position will be based out of Toronto, the successful candidate must be flexible to travel across Canada to different remote sites, when required.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than Friday July 30th, 2010 to:

Sun TV, Human Resources

25 Ontario Street

Toronto, ON, M5A 4L6

resumes@suntv.canoe.ca