Assistant Studio & Technical Director

Visioneers; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Visioneers is seeking an Assistant Studio & Technical Director to oversee day-to-day studio operations and the technical delivery of recorded and live productions. You will work closely with the Studio & Technical Director to keep shoots on schedule and on budget, ensuring broadcast quality.

Your role spans podcasts, talk shows, digital content, events and live streams, deputising when required. Fluent English is essential; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Film & TV or related field.
• 4–6 years’ experience in studio, broadcast or live production, with at least 2 years in a technical director or senior technical role.
• Good working knowledge of broadcast cameras, audio mixing, studio lighting and signal flow (SDI, NDI, IP).
• Experience with live streaming platforms and encoders.
• Familiarity with graphics playout, teleprompters and LED or virtual production setups.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily studio bookings, schedules and crew call times across all productions.
• Prepare studios before each shoot: set, lighting, cameras, audio and teleprompter.
• Track studio usage and report utilisation to the Studio & Technical Director.
• Act as technical director or vision mixer on recorded and live productions when assigned.
• Run multi-camera switching, graphics playout and recording during shoots.
• Support live streams and broadcasts, monitoring signal quality and fixing issues in real time.
• Set up, operate and maintain cameras, switchers, audio desks, lighting and LED walls.
• Keep an up-to-date equipment inventory and run a check-in/check-out process.
• Train junior crew and interns on studio equipment and procedures.
• Deputise for the Studio & Technical Director when needed.
• Apply health and safety rules in the studios, including cabling, rigging and electrical safety.
• Check that all output meets the group’s technical and broadcast quality standards.

Skills

Studio operations

Technical direction

Live production

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Film & TV or related field

Tools

Broadcast cameras

Video switchers

Audio desks

LED walls

Teleprompters

Graphics playout

NDI/SDI/IP

Job description

Role summary

The Assistant Studio & Technical Director supports the day-to-day running of the group's studios and the technical delivery of recorded and live productions. The role works closely with the Studio & Technical Director to keep every shoot on schedule, on budget and to broadcast standard.

The position covers productions across Visioneers Group entities, including podcasts, talk shows, digital content, events and live streams. It deputises for the Studio & Technical Director when needed.

Key responsibilities

Studio operations

• Coordinate daily studio bookings, schedules and crew call times across all productions.
• Prepare studios before each shoot: set, lighting, cameras, audio and teleprompter.
• Make sure studios are reset, clean and ready after each session.
• Track studio usage and report utilisation to the Studio & Technical Director.

Technical direction and live production

• Act as technical director or vision mixer on recorded and live productions when assigned.
• Run multi-camera switching, graphics playout and recording during shoots.
• Support live streams and broadcasts, monitoring signal quality and fixing issues in real time.
• Work with producers and directors to turn creative plans into a workable technical setup.

Equipment and systems

• Set up, operate and maintain cameras, switchers, audio desks, lighting and LED walls.
• Keep an up-to-date equipment inventory and run a check-in/check-out process.
• Arrange preventive maintenance and repairs with vendors.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and support procurement with technical specifications.

Team and coordination

• Supervise and guide camera operators, sound technicians, lighting crew and freelancers.
• Train junior crew and interns on studio equipment and procedures.
• Act as the main technical contact for internal teams and external clients during shoots.
• Deputise for the Studio & Technical Director when needed.

Safety and quality

• Apply health and safety rules in the studios, including cabling, rigging and electrical safety.
• Check that all output meets the group's technical and broadcast quality standards.
• Keep technical documentation up to date: studio layouts, signal flow and standard procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Production, Film & TV or a related field.
• 4–6 years' experience in studio, broadcast or live production, with at least 2 years in a technical director or senior technical role.
• Good working knowledge of broadcast cameras, audio mixing, studio lighting and signal flow (SDI, NDI, IP).
• Experience with live streaming platforms and encoders.
• Familiarity with graphics playout, teleprompters and LED or virtual production setups.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a strong advantage.