The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions
Job Summary
The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Observes pictures through monitors and directs camera/video staff concerning composition and acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments.
Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscasts, runs camera and CG through Ross overdrive automation, and switches video sources while given direction during live broadcasts.
Matching Summary
The Technical Director coordinates the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Coordinate technical operators
Direct camera and video staff
Liaise between engineering and production
Switch video sources live
Test broadcast equipment
Nice-to-have
Deliver high energy newscasts
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency with office equipment
Key Requirements
High school diploma
Minimum two years' experience in news operations and production
Experience with Ross overdrive automation preferred