Assistant Director at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Assistant Director:

Weigel Productions is seeking an intellectually curious, strong communicator, and hardworking Assistant Director to join its creative team in our Chicago West Loop studios.

About the Role

· Work directly with Weigel’s Creative team, Director and Production team to execute all show related elements

· Assist in creation of multiple productions

· Focus on overall show direction and production, applying technical expertise to creative vision

· Apply strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Do

· Provide support and fill in across key production roles during tapings, including Director/TD, camera operation, audio, and floor direction

· Assist with daily production needs and deliver on site support during field shoots

· Communicate clearly and proactively with cross functional teams

· Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

· 5-7 years of experience in a video production leadership role within broadcast, digital, or cable environments (required)

· Prior directing experience (preferred)

· Experience with studio videography, lighting, audio production, vMix streaming software, and Ross Xpression Graphics (preferred)

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Exceptional attention to detail with proven time management abilities

· Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on production demands

· Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel.

What We Offer:

· Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation

· Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

· Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

· Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

· Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

· Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

· Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $24.04-$28.85/hourly. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.