Technical Director

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Technical Director is responsible for the manual operation of the switcher during live and live-to-tape productions and is expected to play a leadership role in the execution of all control room programming. The TD also serves as the point person for integrating, updating, and maintaining organization of switcher production elements in an ongoing basis and is responsible for communicating changes and updates to all staff. The TD should have knowledge and understanding of all control room systems and ability to troubleshoot problems as needed.

Job Duties
• Work with producer, director and technical staff to satisfy production needs for a variety of live and recorded studio programs
• Perform other duties determined by the Operations Department, including filling-in for other technical positions as needed
• Build and organize switcher effects, snapshots, transitions, macros and specialty wipes
• Help provide solutions for studio, and control room production needs
• Test and prepare television technical operations systems and equipment for use
• Work closely with Operations Management and Engineering to ensure all equipment is meeting technical specifications and expectations
• Ability to carry out both Director/TD responsibilities for certain assigned shows

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Two (2) years of experience in TV studio production as a Technical Director in manual control room productions
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications
• General understanding of all aspects and duties of studio technicians to include: Stage Managing, Studio Camera, Teleprompter, Lighting, Video Tape Playback, Video Shading, Audio
• Experience directing live shows
• Proficient in operation and building of effects on Sony & Tricaster switchers
• Proficient in live studio and remote program operations
• Proficient in INEWS or similar newsroom management system
• Team player with excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• General knowledge of DC sports and a fan of sports in general

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5pb01-3-135-205-146-42 in your application.