Technical Director, CNN
CNN
Washington, DCThis is a Full Time Job
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.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• 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.
Qualifications & Experience…
• 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.
Salary/Benefits
$77,008.00
- 143,015.00
per year
Salary: $77,008.00 - $143,015.00 per year
Benefits:
• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Vacation
Additional Information
Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company.
A leading organization in the broadcasting industry, focused on delivering high-quality news and programming.
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