TMP/ DIRECTOR (Freelance) - WKTB/Telemundo Atlanta (Gray Media Gr...
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Requisition Number : TMPDI010600
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Posted: August 18, 2024
Part-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
WANF-Station-Atlanta, GA425 14th St NWAtlanta, GA 30318, USA
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
Telemundo Atlanta is a premier Spanish-language television station providing award-winning local news and programming. Telemundo Atlanta has received 61 Emmy Awards since 2012, including the top honor of Station Excellence in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 and News Excellence in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Job Summary/Description:
The Technical Director will be a technical lead for production during live or taped studio broadcast productions. The Technical Director is responsible for the setup and operation of the production switcher and associated technical equipment in the Production Control Room and/or live location environment. They are also responsible for evaluating and then assigning all video inputs, taking into consideration timing and video levels, all while orchestrating the control room setup. Finally, the Technical Director will operate as the “right hand” of the Line Producer to develop and execute the creative and technical “look” of the production by creating special effects via the production switcher and various external effects equipment. This position is a part-time/freelance position.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Live/Taped Productions
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.
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.
Collaborate with traffic and HUB entities needed to verify all video and audio signals are routed correctly.
During a live and/or studio broadcast production recall video sources, transitions, and effects and route studio monitors as instructed by Producers.
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.
Planning Responsibilities
Creates documentation on switcher builds, effects build, and setup of the switcher for each broadcast production.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience as a Technical Director, live remote and/or live studio productions.
Knowledge of current industry standards and video signal flow.
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.
Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).
Able to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Operate the Video Switcher for live and pre-taped programming.
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.
Highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks.
Must be able to troubleshoot difficult problems and develop solutions to address root causes.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to
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WKTB-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company.
Additional Info:Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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