Director of Technical Operations

This is a Full Time Job

The Paramount Technology department supports our global content company through the delivery of a high-quality viewing experience, system infrastructure support, and crafting innovative ways for our employees to collaborate! If you are interested in a strategy that has growth, transformation, and ongoing innovation where you can help “reinvent the broadcasting wheel” Paramount Tech has a role for you‘¦

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical & Vendor Oversight
• Provide technical oversight of both studio and remote productions and events.
• Acquire and negotiate with third-party vendors for production trucks, facilities, and technical services.
• Manage rental equipment needs across broadcast, performance, and specialty gear, and ensure pay roll and billing are accurate.
• Evaluate power requirements, vendor quotes, and technical resources for stages, production offices, lighting, audio, and control rooms.
• Supervise technical crews to ensure productions are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Production Planning & Event Support
• Collaborate with Production teams to translate creative concepts into technical execution.
• Attend preproduction scouts and coordinate technical requirements for linear production, digital production, corporate events, and musical performances in in-house facilities and remote locations.
• Partner with Production on budgeting, scheduling, and cross-department resource alignment for complex studio and remote events.
• Provide on-site technical leadership during productions to oversee execution and troubleshoot issues.

Innovation & Process Improvement
• Implement new technologies and workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and align with evolving industry standards.
• Develop technical specifications, documentation, and postmortem reports to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement.
• Introduce scalable processes that improve communication and accountability across technical, production, and vendor teams.

Basic Qualifications
• 5 years’ experience working in a live studio control room environment.
• 5 years’ experience and knowledge of remote production facilities and trucks.
• Knowledge of technical facilities and transmission.

Additional Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 and database entry systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be flexible and available to work nights and/or weekends and travel.
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, able to resolve multiple issues in real time.

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What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount