Technical Director - Broadcast Operations Center Job at TWD & Associates, In

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Posting Title: Technical Director - Broadcast Operations Center

SUMMARY:
Technical Director assures continuous delivery of services at our client’s Broadcast Operations Center at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) located in Washington, DC. The Broadcast Operations Center delivers news, information, training, and employee development programs to all HUD employees nationwide.

The Broadcast Operations Center provides services Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm; Flexible and compressed work schedules are available. The work hours may be adjusted by the Program Manager (PPM) based on Department needs and scheduled events.

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $105,000

COMPANY BACKGROUND:
TWD & Associates, Inc. is a vibrant, information systems and technology management company that provides technology solutions to commercial, non-profit and government customers. TWD fosters a balanced work environment based on our core values of integrity, service, fairness, empowerment, and professionalism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate will:

1. Act as a crew chief, making sure all positions are stationed and all equipment and facilities checked and ready before event, recording session, or broadcast begins.
2. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take action and accountability for their assigned work.
3. Collaborate with the producer, director, and other crew members to execute the creative vision of the production.
4. Participate in production meetings to understand the technical requirements of each project.
5. Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
6. Setup, configure, and maintain control room and studio equipment, including video switchers, audio boards, and graphics systems.
7. Test and ensure all equipment is functioning correctly before the start of any production.
8. Act as the primary point of contact for any technical issues during a broadcast. Quickly diagnose and resolve technical problems to minimize disruption to the broadcast.
9. Create lower thirds and other on-screen graphics, ensuring they align with the broadcast’s style and content.
10. Participate in post-event debriefs to discuss technical performance and areas for improvement. Provide feedback to the production team for improving future broadcasts.
11. Provide training and guidance to team members on the use of control room equipment and production processes.
12. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
13. Work closely with the Engineering team to implement technical solutions and improvements.
14. Work closely with the Program Manager and notify about any problems encountered and scheduled service outages and repairs.
15. Provide continual evaluations of the state of the Broadcast Operations Center.
16. Prepare recommendations and estimates for equipment and services needed to bring the operations center to current broadcast and webcast standards.
17. Other duties as assigned.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
This position does not require a security clearance but does require a security screening and background check.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience producing and directing multi-camera live to air or live to tape broadcast events.
• Experience producing direct live to air or live to tape multi-camera broadcast events.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of broadcast operations and engineering; knowledgeable of different equipment used in the production facility, production techniques, and terminology.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, patience, flexibility and a customer-service attitude.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively with both employees and managers. Ability to convey a professional and positive image to customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to be responsive and persuasive to all levels of the organization. Good analytical and reasoning abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is inside a centrally heated and air-conditioned office building.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Washington, DC 20410 US (Primary)