Job Description
The Technical Director must be proficient in preparing and switching video elements during live and pre-recorded productions in control room environments. Work is done while ensuring all content meets ESPN’s high standards of quality and will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of studio shows and events.
Responsibilities: - Focus on major areas of work, typically 20% or more of role
- Operates all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
- Builds and maintains effects for various productions, providing associated communication and documentation to the entire Technical Directing team
- Demonstrates solid knowledge of plant signal flow/routing
- Measures video signals to ensure quality control of ESPN endorsed standards on all operations
- Participates in special event coverage and projects as necessary
- May train others in operational areas and if so, required to generate training documentation.
- File reports, as necessary, on specific working conditions, equipment status, and personal development at the request of management.
- Participate in training programs, (physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for self-career development and/or regarding relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation.
- Any other duties needed to help achieve business objectives
Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years practical Content Production or related experience at the regional to large market or network level.
- Proficient knowledge of all TV Production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas.
- Flexibility to alter shifts/days off and work overtime to accommodate projects and departmental objectives including the ability to work nights and weekends.
- Must demonstrate ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and lead simultaneous projects.
- Solid understanding of workflow in other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations.
- Organizational, efficiency and planning skills are required.
- Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- Candidates must have good computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...) and solid communication skills.
- Problem solves and troubleshoots using effective communication to best convey any issues needing resolution.
- Seeks out information in regard to the workflow of other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations, and utilizing that information to enhance processes and/or educate others.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bilingual (written and spoken) – English/Spanish
- Demonstrable Knowledge of Broadcast Communications Equipment
- Understanding of Remote Event Workflows and Terminology
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to our partners
- Regional – National Level Live Event Experience
- Demonstrable Grass Valley Switcher and Automation Experience
Required Education : - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Studio Production, or related field
- Vocational School or related experience
Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)
Job Tags
Remote work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,