Broadcast Director / Technical Director, Weekends - Contract
About The Position
Bloomberg Media is seeking a proactive Broadcast Director/Technical Director to lead and support live TV production in a fast-paced control room environment. The role collaborates with editorial, technical, and engineering teams, aligning production vision and execution. The position is part-time and requires early-morning weekend availability. The listed location is New York. The position directs and technically supports live broadcasts, prepares studio and control-room systems, and leads technical crews through a three-hour production. Compensation is listed at $65–$75 per hour. The company notes that benefits are not provided directly to contingent workers, contractors, or interns.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of experience working in a live TV environment.
- Experience directing live multicamera productions.
- Experience switching shows; Sony MVS switcher experience is preferred but not required.
- Solid communication skills and adaptability to real-time rundown changes.
- Ability to provide direction to technical crew, speak up, make decisions, and communicate clearly during production.
- High attention to detail in shot composition and talent/studio choreography.
- Availability for early-morning weekend work.
Nice To Haves
- ENPS experience.
- Sony MVS switcher experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align on show vision.
- Conduct pre-broadcast testing of studio and control-room infrastructure, verifying video and audio signal flows, Sony switcher setup, studio setup, intercoms, and tally systems.
- Direct the technical crew during live broadcasts, including the in-studio jib camera operator, plan ahead in the rundown, and remain aligned with editorial direction throughout a three-hour production.
- Switch live studio cameras, jib, remote feeds, and remote guests using a Sony MVS switcher.
- Manage video playback software and feed studio LED surfaces with graphic elements.
- Communicate successes, issues, and faults that may affect global counterparts to Team Leads.
Benefits
- Merit increases
- Incentive compensation (exempt roles only)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
