Technical Director

Primary Function

Working independently or with production team members, the Technical Director must be technically and operationally proficient in the following areas and possess excellent client service skills.

Payrate $85-90k

Onsite

Duties & Responsibilities

• Key member of control room team able to handle events unilaterally or work alongside Director(s), Producer(s) and others for broadcast/streaming productions and/or live in-person events.
• Responsible for ensuring vision and creative style of the production is delivered.
• Responsible for efficient and productive operation of Studios and other meeting spaces.
• Responsible for ensuring excellence across large events by coordinating with Technical Operators to deliver graphics, playback, scripts and autocue, incoming video sources, streaming destinations.
• Confidence and ability to direct smaller events by self-operating robotic floor cameras, audio systems, playback systems and lighting within Studios, as well as in event spaces.
• Responsible for regularly testing studio event space equipment and liaising with engineering team to replace or repair as required.
• Develop, implement, and document streamlined processes and standard operating procedures; make recommendations for improvements.
• Responsible for maintenance of set and scenery pieces within broadcast areas and large event spaces.
• Provide technical support for large evet setups; troubleshoots minor equipment repairs, serves as back-up for other AV/Broadcast Technicians.
• Manages video teleconferencing including set-up, operation, and management of systems.
• Generates video clips and creates metadata tags.
• Encodes video into data files for webcasting and archiving. Edits and duplicates video and audio tapes using non-linear editing, production switchers, and audio consoles. Provides titles and captions for video production content.
• Captures and uploads live and post-produced video and audio programming. Downloads programs and camera feeds to shared digital storage and/or to live feeds. Establishes connections to allow transmission of live program content to global media outlets. Transcodes files and video/audio feeds into appropriate formats suitable for broadcast, video teleconferencing and webcast implementation.
• Operates centralized digital workflow systems including centralized ingest servers, shared editing systems, centralized storage arrays, LTO archive system, centralized transcode system and centralized graphics creation and playout systems and data asset management system.
• Required to perform duties where necessary during extended hours, and occasionally for special events during evenings and weekends.
• Provides excellent customer service in performance of all duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient with various platforms and delivery methods such as Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom.
• Proficient with VMix technology
• Understanding of professional-grade video studio lighting, still photography, graphics/animation, multimedia distribution and knowledge of Ross Expression, Barco, ShoFlo is desirable.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferable
• 5 years’ experience as a live TD or live events Director. Strong knowledge of control room equipment, virtual/hybrid production equipment and systems and production best practices is essential.
• Experience with microphone systems, digital audio consoles, videoconferencing equipment, video systems, lighting equipment

Diversity Inclusion & Customer Service Statement

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.