TV Production jobs, Media Technology jobs,
Senior Technical Director
Duties and Responsibilities
To coordinate and direct all studio and external multi-camera productions to international standards, operation of professional television broadcast equipment.
- Determine, manage and coordinate the resources required to produce and direct studio productions that resonate with the standards and in the house style.
- Ensure studio preparedness for all productions.
- Liaise with creative producers on the level of creative input.
- Direct live/recorded shows.
- Operate all equipment in studio and on location e.g The Vision mixer.
- Ensure well-managed schedules for production staff including annual leave management and weekly shift management.
- Support switch media in achieving its mission through the continued delivery of outstanding, innovative content, across multiple genres and platforms.
- Any other departmental roles as may be delegated by your supervisor.
- Attend production and technology planning/departmental meetings.
- Draw up and manage studio production schedules in consultation with other stakeholders.
- Prompt studio preparedness, one hour before any production.
- Liaise with the producers on their products in advance before productions begin.
- Ensure smooth studio and field operations; timely and apt studio and field setups, minimal technical errors during studio and field productions, proper handling of equipment, daily and weekly maintenance of all equipment.
- Prompt submission of weekly reports.
- Attend post production meetings and discuss challenges and find resolutions.
- Carry out all converged roles seamlessly with minimal errors if any.
Qualifications, Work Experience and Skills required
- University Degree or Diploma in TV production/ Media Technology.
- Minimum of 5 years of live studio production/directing.
- Deep familiarity with live streams and entertainment production.
- Knowledge of Television Technology.
- Creative mind and highly organized.
- Team management skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to details and ability to multi-task.
- Thrive in a high-pressure environment.