Live Stream Technical Director
About The Position
The Kalamazoo Wings are seeking an experienced Live Stream Technical Director to lead the setup and technical production of our live streaming broadcasts on FloSports. This position is responsible for creating a professional, engaging, and consistent streaming broadcast of Kalamazoo Wings home games. The Technical Director will set up and operate the live switching in vMix, coordinate cameras and production resources, execute graphics and sponsor elements, and make real-time production decisions throughout the game. This is a hands-on live production role for someone who understands the pace of hockey and knows how to turn multiple production elements into a polished live stream.
Requirements
- Previous experience in streaming content
- Ability to confidently operate a professional production switcher.
- Understanding of live sports timing, camera selection and storytelling.
- Ability to execute sponsor and promotional elements accurately and on time.
- Excellent communication and ability to work effectively with a live production crew.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in a live environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing a professional broadcast.
- Availability for Kalamazoo Wings home games, including nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with vMix
- Experience with live streaming platforms
- Experience with sports broadcasting
- Experience with commercial and sponsor playback
- Experience with multi-camera live production
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Technical Director for Kalamazoo Wings live game streams.
- Operate the production switcher (vMix) throughout the live broadcast.
- Execute sponsor elements, commercials, promotional graphics, lower thirds and other streaming-specific content according to the broadcast rundown.
- Monitor the overall quality and continuity of the live stream.
- Communicate clearly with the production team throughout the broadcast.
- Follow the streaming broadcast rundown while adapting to the live action.
- Work with the production team before each game to ensure cameras, graphics, playback, audio, and other systems are ready for air.
- Troubleshoot technical and production issues quickly during live broadcasts.
- Help maintain a consistent look, feel, and production quality across all Kalamazoo Wings streams.
- Provide feedback and ideas to continually improve the streaming product.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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