Technical Director
Paramount
Stamford, CTThis is a Full Time Job
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Role Details:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broadcast operations and production activities. The Technical Director will work together with Directors, Producers and Graphics/Video Teams in planning newscasts and coordinating 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, 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 broadcasts on CBS Sports HQ
• 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
• Experience with ELC OPERATIONS – calling and cutting News Broadcasts, Camera Robotics, Audio Consoles, Playout Servers, and Graphics Playback
• 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
• Experience with Ross products including switchers, Inception and Xpression
Schedule:
• Must be available to work all shifts; including weekends, overnight, and holidays
• Must be able to additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed
• Must have reliable mode of transportation to and from work
• Anticipated schedule is 5 nights a week in office supporting live sports.
Salary/Benefits
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Benefits
• Generous paid time off
Perks
• 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
Additional Information
CBS Sports is a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasting a diverse portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS, college football, college basketball, golf events like The Masters® and PGA Championship, soccer such as the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. The division encompasses CBS SPORTS DIGITAL, which includes premium digital sports media properties like CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ, Golazo Network, 247Sports, MaxPreps, and SportsLine, consistently ranking as a top-three sports property and reaching over 70 million sports fans monthly across various platforms. Additionally, CBS SPORTS NETWORK serves as the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports, featuring live sports programming throughout the year, including college sports and international soccer competitions, while also delivering extensive global soccer coverage on Paramount, including every UEFA club competition match and all Serie A matches, along with producing INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount.
