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Spectrum News · 9 hours ago

Technical Director - Spectrum News 1

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Spectrum News is part of Charter Communications, dedicated to producing high-quality local news and sports content. The Technical Director will assist producers in creating visually compelling broadcasts, train new employees, and lead production teams to deliver engaging news across various platforms.

BroadcastingNewsSports

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Adam Wyatt

Responsibilities

Planning and executing high-quality broadcasts that inform local communities

Creating news that hooks and holds our audience’s attention

Leading a safe environment where the team can share ideas, build strong relationships, and learn together

Qualification

Television production technologyVideo switchersAudio mixersShot compositionLightingAestheticsEnthusiasmInterpersonal communicationVerbal communicationProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

Experience: Production environment - 3+ years

Education: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in television production, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including video switchers, audio mixers, character generators, DVE's, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, and automated on-air playout systems

Skills: Competent understanding/skills related to shot composition, lighting and aesthetics, excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate solutions

Abilities: Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative, ability to handle criticism, even temperament, and a positive approach to problem solving, lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds

Schedule: Ability to work different or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays

Working Conditions: Semi-noisy office environment

Lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Company

Spectrum News

Spectrum News is a broadcast media company that provides news, features, sports, and weather services. It is a sub-organization of Spectrum.

Founded in 2019

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

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