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Technical Director

broadcastmgmtgroup

New York, New York, United States Full-time Posted 8d ago
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Technical Director The Technical Director (TD) will provide management and hands-on operation, in a facility that includes one control room, one broadcast studio, and one podcast studio supporting live and live-to-tape multicamera productions. This position is also responsible for supporting on-location productions and overseeing the technical execution of broadcasts from pre-production through delivery. The TD will be responsible for building production schedules, maintaining budgets, managing freelance personnel, and serving as the primary technical operator for studio productions. This includes technical directing, switcher programming, live production execution, troubleshooting, editing, and field production support as needed. This position will be based in New York City. Additional Essential Functions Expert operation of Ross Carbonite production switchers and familiarity with the broader Ross Video ecosystem. Build, configure, and maintain switcher layouts, memories, custom controls, macros, and production workflows. Strong understanding of technical directing beyond button pushing, including production flow, camera coverage, graphics integration, playback coordination, and live broadcast execution. Serve as the lead technical operator for live broadcasts and live-to-tape productions. Maintain exceptional situational awareness during live productions and proactively identify potential issues before they impact air. Configure and troubleshoot video routing, signal flow, transmission paths, and studio infrastructure. Coordinate with Graphics Operators, Audio Engineers, Producers, Directors, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless production execution. Support remote productions, virtual guests, and hybrid workflows utilizing Zoom, Teams, LiveU, or similar contribution platforms. Perform pre-production technical testing and quality assurance for all broadcasts and streaming events. Manage and maintain technical documentation, signal flow diagrams, and operational procedures. Provide technical leadership during live broadcasts and serve as a primary escalation point for technical issues. Assist in evaluating and implementing new broadcast technologies and production workflows. Ensure all systems are broadcast-ready prior to air and maintain operational excellence across all studio facilities. Required Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of live television broadcast experience in a Technical Director, Director, Broadcast Engineer, or similar role. Extensive hands-on experience operating and programming Ross Carbonite production switchers. Strong familiarity with Ross Video production systems and workflows. Demonstrated experience building and configuring switcher shows, memories, custom controls, and macros. Experience working in a live control room environment with responsibility for on-air execution. Strong understanding of broadcast signal flow, routing, encoding, streaming, and transmission systems. Experience with studio and field production operations. Knowledge of audio, video, intercom, IFB, transmission, and IP-based broadcast technologies. Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Ability to remain calm and make critical decisions in high-pressure, fast-paced live production environments. Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills. Ability to manage multiple productions and priorities simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Ross XPression graphics systems. Experience with Elemental encoders and streaming platforms. Familiarity with NDI, Dante, and IP-based broadcast workflows. Experience operating Panasonic PTZ camera systems. Knowledge of RTS and Clear-Com intercom systems. Experience supporting corporate broadcast, financial news, or enterprise production environments. Key Competencies Live Broadcast Execution Technical Directing Ross Carbonite Programming & Operations Broadcast Signal Flow Troubleshooting & Problem Solving Leadership Under Pressure Production Planning & Coordination Team Collaboration Client & Executive Interaction Studio Operations Management

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