Technical Director Production

Rogers Communications•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media. This is a Part-Time Casual Technical Director role for Sportsnet.

Requirements

A deep understanding of control room and studio production
A team first mentality
A desire to create and execute engaging live production
A natural curiosity and drive to win
A care for people and the world around them
A passion for sports, content and broadcasting
Strong analytical and technical skills/knowledge of various broadcast control systems and peripherals
An ability to make very quick decisions under stressful circumstances
A pre-employment background check will be conducted.
All candidates must clear a criminal background check.
A credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Responsibilities

Excel at switching live shows, including Sportsnet Central, Hockey Central, Blue Jays Central, Raptors Central, National Bank Open and more.
Make quick, accurate decisions under time constraints while maintaining a clean broadcast.
Comfortably and confidently operate various production switchers, clip servers, scopes, multiviewers, remote broadcast technology and other ancillary equipment.
Initiate and lead the technical facilities check.
Ensure that cameras, audio, intercom, tally, graphics, sponsor elements, playback sources and more, are functioning prior to every broadcast.
Collaborate with Production to execute on the creative vision and creatively build shows in line with brand standards.
Act as the Operations crew leader, using clear, constructive and decisive communication.
Display a deep understanding of signal flows in both SDI and 2110 environments; work closely with Distribution and Master Control on all contribution feeds.
Work closely with Engineering to identify and trouble shoot equipment issues, ensuring the least amount of impact to live production.
Continuously examine performance of internal network systems; identify and act immediately upon inconsistencies.
Maximize available resources for the ever-growing requirements of Rogers Sports and Media’s market leading content offerings; liaise with Directors and Producers, Management and Engineering on all technical maintenance and repair related issues.