Technical Director, CNN

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, 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.