Technical Director

This is a Full Time Job

Description:
Brand/Division Overview:
CBS Sports Digital -- a portfolio of premium digital sports media properties including CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ, 247Sports, MaxPreps and SportsLine -- is consistently ranked a top-three sports property, reaching more than 70M sports fans monthly across desktop, mobile, and connected TV devices.

Role Details:
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of broadcast operations and production activities. The Technical Director will work with producers in planning newscasts and overseeing the crew on Newscast pre-production activities.

Your Day-to-Day:
• Set up and prepare the studio for each broadcast including lighting and camera framing.
• Check in each guest/analyst via LiveU and Zoom, etc. This includes a full audio check.
• Direct, switch, and operate audio and cameras during broadcasts. Show times and durations vary from 15 minutes to full hour(s) broadcasts on CBS Sports HQ & CBSSN.
• Work closely with various Paramount Global entities to connect guests and analysts.
• Must be prepared for breaking news and postgame reactions throughout each shift at any time.

Key Projects:
Work closely with CBS Sports Broadcast to create compelling content for customers on CBS Sports Digital platforms

Qualifications:
What you bring to the team:
You have -
• At least 2 years of 'hands-on' experience in the technical direction of television newscasts.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights, and holidays. Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shifts with little or no notice if needed.
• Extensive knowledge of video switchers, graphics systems, server playout systems, audio consoles and robotic camera systems is essential.
You might also have –
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent.
• Experience with Ross products including switchers, Inception and Xpression is encouraged.

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.