
Technical Director
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis is a Full Time Job
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years practical TV Production or related experience at the small to medium broadcast market, digital/streaming platform, and/or comparable collegiate broadcast level.
• ''On-air'' live TD experience using industry standing equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and support simultaneous projects.
• Scheduling flexibility including the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication, customer service, organizational, computer and planning skills.
• Ability to work as a part of a dynamic team.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a live control room or remote event environment working live sports or non-scripted live programming.
• Understanding of the terminology, workflows and equipment associated with live event productions. Including but not limited to traditional manual video switchers, automated video switchers, all-in-one production solutions, video router infrastructure, server-based recording/playback devices and their related control devices, monitor wall systems, and signal conversion. This includes but is not limited to GV Kayenne, GV Ignite, SimplyLive Vibox, GV routers, Evertz Routers, K2 Summit, and TSI tally systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of broadcast production equipment, workflows, and technology including remote and fixed facility-based productions.
• Basic understanding of computer network architecture.
• Strong understanding of business productivity and collaboration platforms. (Slack, O365, Smartsheet, Confluence, and similar platforms)
• Ability to interpret and understand complex information while disseminating it to proper personnel in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of Remote Event Workflows and Terminology.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to our partners.
• Bilingual (written and spoken) – English/Spanish.
Required Education
• High School, Vocational School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Video Production, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
Additional Information
Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.