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Technical Director or Manager

Course Advisor, Washington, Washington, D.C., United States,


Occupation Description : Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.Daily Life Of a Technical Director or Manager

Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.Test equipment to ensure proper operation.Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.Job Skills

Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Coordination : Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Job Demand for Technical Directors/Managers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 134,700 jobs in the United States for Technical Director or Manager. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 16,500 new jobs for Technical Director or Manager by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 14,100 job openings in this field each year.Average Salary

Technical Directors/Managers make between $34,450 and $163,540 a year. Those who work in

California, New York, or District of Columbia

make the highest salaries.Tools & Technologies Used by Technical Directors/Managers

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookPythonWord processing softwareMicrosoft SQL ServerUNIXCOracle softwarePerlApple Final Cut ProAtlassian JIRAHow to Become a Technical Director or Manager

What education is needed to be a Technical Director or Manager?Work Environment

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