Technical Director

NBCUniversal has an opening for a Staff Technical Director supporting NBC News Now.

The Staff Technical Director will prepare effects and transitions and operate a production switcher to deliver a complete, multi-layered program with video and graphic elements live for air.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Directors, Producers, and technical staff to execute live and taped multi-camera television productions

• Offer technical and creative solutions to support and realize the production vision for air

• Build, organize, and maintain switcher effects, snapshots, transitions, and specialty wipes

• Create, document, and maintain operational workflows and technical documentation

• Test and prepare production systems and equipment for on-air use

• Prepare, route, and manage video and audio sources for live productions

• Switch live programs in real time per Director’s instructions

• Serve as crew chief as assigned, providing leadership and technical guidance

• Work closely with management and Engineering to ensure all production equipment meets operational and client expectations

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be available for all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Must be willing to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years or older

Required Characteristics

• Minimum 3 years of experience Technical Directing live television productions

• Demonstrated expertise Technical Directing multiple program formats and styles, including live news and special events

• Extensive hands-on experience with Sony Production Switchers

• Proven ability to think quickly, communicate clearly, and keep pace with fast-moving live productions

• Strong client service and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle pressure in an on-air environment

• Advanced PC computer skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Hands-on experience with production automation systems, including Sony ELC and Ross Overdrive

• Demonstrated experience coding, configuring, and building automation templates, effects, and show files from scratch

• Working knowledge of automated control room workflows, signal routing, and system-level design for live television

Desired Characteristics

• Extensive knowledge of live TV production processes and control room workflows

• Experience supporting automated and hybrid manual/automated production environments

• Ability to contribute to workflow optimization and automation best practices

• Strong documentation discipline and attention to operational detail

Additional Information 

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $50/hr -$70/hr

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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