The Technical Director will be responsible for video source switching of live or recorded fast paced news entertainment talk and sports programs daily preproduction sessions special programs and remotes as assigned.
Job Duties
- Acts as the crew chief for all inhouse and remote productions
- Responsible for crew check in at the beginning of each shift and relaying concerns to the Show Director and/or Control Room Operations.
- Coordinates detailed fax check of production control room audio graphics playback rooms and studio with the technical crew by checking and ensuring that all video/audio sources communications and studio monitor routing are operational and ready for air
- In collaboration with the Manager Control Room Ops maintains the control rooms updated with the latest production elements.
- Works under the direct supervision of Manager Control Room Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by Manager or Supervisor as needed
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Director in a live television environment utilizing various production switchers (i.e. Sony Ross & Grass Valley) clip players and routers
- Must possess basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems (i.e. Microsoft Office) and NRCS systems (i.e. Avid iNEWS Dalet ENPS etc.)
- Proven ability to direct prerecorded and live segments as needed
- Fluency English (both written & verbal
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency in English & Spanish is preferred
- Familiarity with control room automation systems including Sony ELC Ross Video Overdrive and Grass Valley Ignite a plus
- TriCaster or APC experience a plus
- Prior remote truck production experience a plus
- Bachelors degree in Communications Television Production or related field preferred
- Exhibits strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast and production technology
- Exceptional communication time management analytical and organizational skills
- Proven ability to effectively summarize status and communicate with Senior Leadership
- Selfstarter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building towards longterm goals
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced deadline driven environment
- Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
- Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
- Ability to effectively be flexible in approach and respond well to pressure
- Ability to lead and direct others promote positive work environment and problem solves
- Process oriented good at identifying and implementing best practices
- Change agent; creative and adaptable when facing challenges
- Proven record of dependability and reliability
Additional Requirements
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered
- Must be willing to work in Miami Florida
- Willingness to travel and work overtime and on weekends with short notice
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must be on call 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- This position is required to be performed fulltime from an NBCUniversaldesignated worksite
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime