What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Director position at Green Leaf Productions Inc?
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical Director (TD) with hands-on experience in the film or television industry to oversee the technical execution of studio and live-to-tape productions. The Technical Director is responsible for managing live switching, signal flow, routing, camera feeds, graphics, and overall broadcast systems during studio and hybrid productions.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-camera production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate video switcher (TriCaster, Blackmagic ATEM, or similar) during live, live-to-tape, and multi-camera productions
- Set up and manage routing of video signals, audio feeds, camera inputs, graphics, and playback systems
- Collaborate with the Director, Camera Operators, Audio Engineers, and Graphics team to ensure seamless production execution
- Maintain and troubleshoot studio equipment including video switchers, monitors, recorders, routers, and servers
- Configure and maintain video and audio signal paths pre- and post-production
- Support integration of pre-recorded content, lower thirds, graphics, and remote inputs into live workflows
- Conduct technical checks, rehearsals, and run-throughs prior to production days
- Work closely with IT and engineering support to implement system updates and resolve technical issues
- Ensure all recordings meet broadcast, technical, and archival standards
- Maintain organized documentation of technical setups and configurations for repeatability
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience as a Technical Director or Broadcast Technician in a film, TV, or studio setting
- Strong familiarity with live switching systems (TriCaster, Blackmagic ATEM, etc.)
- Understanding of signal flow, SDI/NDI routing, frame rates, timecode, sync, and conversion hardware
- Ability to troubleshoot live technical issues calmly and effectively
- Experience with multi-camera studio environments and live production workflows
- Comfortable working with a wide range of professional video and audio equipment
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, VMix, ProPresenter, or other media playback tools is a plus
- Must be organized, proactive, and communicative under time-sensitive conditions
- Flexible availability and willingness to work varied hours based on production needs