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Technical Director
Unavisaion (Philadelphia)
Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Technical Director to join our team!
Responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects related to the broadcast production from the Production Control Room - production switcher and basic understanding of all equipment in the PCR. The Technical Director will report to the Director of Operations.
ABOUT YOU:
This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn and share ideas. You are proficient in all aspects of Ross Carbonite switcher. This includes creating/editing templates and structuring a show within iNews.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Operate Ross Carbonite switcher.
- Operate switcher and Direct basic news, promos and briefs.
- Apply technical expertise to resolve technical issues that arise in the control room.
- Collaborate closely with producers and production staff in the preparation of rundowns and coordination of graphics.
- Manage and lead the technical crew during shift.
- Work with Engineering to ensure that all equipment is operating properly.
- Perform other duties as assigned
YOU HAVE:
- Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as Technical Director of live shows.
- Must have a working knowledge of control room workflows and understanding of basic audio, GFX’s and server playouts.
- Knowledge of Ross Carbonite switcher is preferred.
- Understand proper video and audio levels.
- Knowledge of iNEWS and Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Must have the leadership skills necessary to manage and lead the technical crew during their shift.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with producers and production staff in preparing rundowns and coordinating graphics.
- Must have ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Must be able to perform well under pressure and live event situations.
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
- Employees will be expected to commit to a specific schedule in the time period indicated.
- Candidate may be required to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as during tropical storms/hurricanes.
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and lifeand other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
Job posted April 19, 2023
