Technical Director, CNN

Warner Bros. DiscoveryWashington, DC
58d

About The Position

The Technical Director is responsible for switching fast paced live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and original programming which may include live special events. The TD is a leader among the technical crew in the control room who communicates effectively with our editorial, engineering, and design partners. Be prepared to join a team of Technical Directors who are highly skilled, prepared, creative, and collaborative.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of Industry experience in a live news environment
  • An ability to work in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment
  • Operational knowledge of all control room positions
  • Familiar with all aspects of live television and pre / post-production
  • Modern knowledge of control room computer systems
  • Significant industry experience technical directing and directing in a live news environment
  • Experience with computerized automation news systems
  • A desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented and a willingness to work in other areas as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Switch fast-paced live news broadcasts, pre-productions and taped programs on a Grass Valley Kayenne switcher.
  • Accurately receive instructions from Director to call up cameras, remotes, graphics, video, still images, and various other sources. Route sources/images to studio monitors.
  • Occasionally direct short interviews or other tapings.
  • Build visual effects using production switcher.
  • Catalog and organize effects for easy recall by TD team.
  • Perform general operator level maintenance as required to maintain equipment operation.
  • Offer creative ideas to Directors, Producers, Engineers and Management to help to create new workflows.
  • Collaborate with Graphics department and editorial partners.
  • Communicate with management on goals and/or training needs to ensure perpetual growth and progression in skillset.
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements and new technology.
  • Document all on/off air & equipment discrepancies.
  • Actively contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation.
  • Attend and contribute to production or project meetings.
  • Serve as a technical lead and assist the technical crew during the show to ensure they are performing their job(s) up to acceptable standards.
  • Provide peer to peer training support to team members and new hires.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • an employee wellness program
  • life and disability insurance
  • a retirement savings plan
  • paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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