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Gray Media · 5 months ago

TMP/ DIRECTOR (FREELANCE) - (P/T) WKTB/TELEMUNDO ATLANTA (Gray Media Group)

Atlanta, GA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Gray Media is a multimedia company based in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a Technical Director for their freelance part-time position at WKTB/Telemundo Atlanta. The Technical Director will lead production efforts during live or taped broadcasts, ensuring the setup and operation of technical equipment while collaborating closely with producers to execute the creative vision of each production.

BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production switchers and all associated technical equipment in a Production Control Room and/or Live Location environment during live game and/or studio broadcast productions

Orchestrate control room setup while simultaneously evaluating and assigning all video inputs, taking into consideration timing and video levels

Collaborates with the Producer to execute the technical and artistic vision for each live newscast and/or studio production

Lead the technical portion of the production team during the production setup and coordinate the faxing of their equipment and show elements since their equipment and work passes through the production switcher

Collaborate with traffic and HUB entities needed to verify that all video and audio signals are routed correctly and making it to their final destinations

During a live and/or studio broadcast production, recall video sources, transitions, and effects, and route studio monitors as instructed by Producers

Continuously monitoring all sources used during production to ensure all video levels look correct and stay in timing, which includes external feeds

Must be able to handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints

Work closely with the Technical Operations and Production Engineering to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems for Live Locations, PCRs, and Studio productions

Collaborates with Production Engineering, Technical Operations, and Production Management to identify and special order any equipment needed for live or taped studio broadcast productions

Creates documentation on switcher builds, effects build, and setup of the switcher for each broadcast production

Operate the Video Switcher for live and pre-taped programming

Where needed, act as Director for certain shows

Communicate with producers, studio, and control room crew to execute live and pre-taped programming

Lead the control room and studio crew to produce regular, special, and live show programming

Work in conjunction with the feeds team for remote guests and live hits

Performs other duties as assigned

Work with remote crews on location, reporters in the field, and remote hosts throughout the day

Communicate with talent in the studio when necessary

Highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks

Ability to consistently function in a high-pressure role and environment

Ability to quickly react to changing priorities and needs

Must be able to troubleshoot difficult problems and develop solutions to address root causes

Qualification

Technical Director experienceVideo switcher operationLive production experienceVideo signal flow knowledgeIP router operationsENPS experienceAdobe Creative SuiteComputer skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Collaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience operating as a Technical Director, live remote and/or live studio productions, with hands-on experience in control room areas such as switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software

Knowledge of current industry standards

Knowledge of video signal flow and video router operations

Knowledge of IP router operations and the software used to edit panels

Must be able to technically operate various models of video switchers, digital effects devices, and other associated ancillary equipment

Experience using ENPS or similar news production systems

Experience using Ross Overdrive automation

Knowledge of current broadcast technologies appropriate to the position's job responsibilities

Knowledge of FCC regulations

Must take ownership and accountability for assigned projects

Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)

Computer skills, using MS Office

Able to work flexible, non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays