Temp - Technical Director
About The Position
Crime Stories w/ Nancy Grace is seeking a temporary Technical Director to provide full-time coverage for approximately 6-8 weeks. This role will lead live production and switching for its daily television program. This role is responsible for managing control room operations and executing high-quality live broadcasts in a fast-paced studio environment. The Technical Director will switch up to three in-studio cameras and as many as six simultaneous remote guest feeds, while seamlessly integrating soundbites, b-roll, graphics, and lower thirds on cue from the Executive Producer. This position takes full ownership of on-site and remote production workflows, ensuring reliable, polished, and technically sound broadcasts every day.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of the NewTek platform, specifically Tricaster TC-1 and TalkShow systems
- 3–4 years of experience as a Technical Director using Tricaster TC-1
- 3–4 years of experience in a live-streaming or broadcast environment
- Strong expertise in audio mixing and vMix switching software
- Knowledge of NDI and Dante workflows
- Advanced understanding of video formats and broadcast standards
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with the ability to edit video for air
- Strong working knowledge of broadcast equipment, streaming devices, and video routers
- Proficiency with Mac operating systems and PC-based video-streaming software
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a small production team
Nice To Haves
- Experience building automated switcher macros to streamline production workflows
- Experience working in a small, high-output studio production team
- Familiarity with crime or news-based programming environments
Responsibilities
- Prepare, set up, and test all control room, studio, and transmission equipment prior to production
- Operate and live switch daily and evergreen programs using a Tricaster TC-1
- Manage remote guest feeds through vMix switching software
- Perform light audio mixing on TC-1 for host, guests, and audio tracks
- Trigger graphics, lower thirds, and supportive visual elements during live production
- Serve as the lead technical support for all aspects of live and recorded workflows
- Record and manage switched and ISO recordings for editing and archiving
- Oversee integration of cameras, full NDI workflows, and virtual inputs including Skype and Zoom
- Build automated workflows and macros within the switcher to enhance production efficiency
- Support additional production-related tasks as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
