Technical Director
CBS
Nashville, TNFull Time Job
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Salary Information:
Salary information is not available.
Workplace Requirements:
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. Schedules will rotate, requiring availability for all shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays. Additional hours may be required beyond the scheduled shift with little or no notice.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Broadcast Communications preferred.
Skills Required:
Hard Skills:
- Hands-on experience in technical direction of television newscasts.
- Experience with ELC operations, calling and cutting news broadcasts.
- Proficiency with Camera Robotics, Audio Consoles, Playout Servers, and Graphics Playback.
- Extensive knowledge of video switchers, graphics systems, server playout systems, audio consoles, and robotic camera systems.
- Experience with Ross products including switchers, Inception, and Xpression is advantageous.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work under tight deadline pressure.
- Flexibility to adapt to breaking news situations.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with directors, producers, and other Paramount Global entities.
Job Description:
CBS Sports Digital is seeking a Technical Director to join their team. This role involves extensive collaboration in broadcast operations and production activities, focusing on setting up and preparing the studio for broadcasts, directing live broadcasts, and working closely with CBS Sports Broadcast to create compelling content for digital platforms.
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up and prepare the studio for each broadcast, including lighting and camera framing.
- Check in guests/analysts via various digital platforms (Skype, TVU, LiveU, Zoom, etc.) including a full audio check.
- Direct, switch, and operate audio and cameras during broadcasts, which vary from 15 minutes to full-hour durations on CBS Sports HQ.
- Work closely with various Paramount Global entities to connect guests and analysts.
- Remain prepared for breaking news and postgame reactions throughout each shift at any time.
- Collaborate on key projects with CBS Sports Broadcast to enhance content on CBS Sports Digital platforms.