Broadcast Director / Technical Director - Contract

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloomberg is seeking a Broadcast Director / Technical Director on a contract basis in New York. The role involves directing/TD duties in a fast-paced control room, collaborating with editorial, technical and engineering teams, and leading a technical crew during live production.

Approximately 20 hours per week with potential flexibility. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of live TV experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage real-time rundown changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of experience working in live TV environment.
• Experience switching shows, Sony MVS switcher experience preferred, but not required.
• Solid communication skills. Adaptable to real time changes in rundown and comfortable providing direction to technical crew through production.
• High level of attention to detail when it comes to shot composition and talent/studio choreography.
• Flexibility across early morning and late night hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align show vision.
• Conduct pre-broadcast testing of studio and control room infrastructure. Verifying video and audio signal flows: Sony switcher setup, studio setup, intercoms, tally system before going live.
• Direct technical crew during live broadcast production while planning ahead in the rundown and remaining aligned with editorial direction.
• Execute live switching of studio cameras, remote feeds and remote guests via Sony MVS switcher.
• Comfortable managing video playback software as well as feeding studio LED surfaces with graphic elements.
• Communicate with Team Leads to report on successes, issues, and faults that will impact global counterparts.

Skills

Live TV

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sony MVS switcher

ENPS

Job description

Broadcast Director / Technical Director - Contract

Location

New York

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10053627

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg Media is seeking someone highly proactive to Direct/TD, lead and support live TV production. We’re looking for the type of person who thrives under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced control room environment. Someone with creative ambition and desire to make ideas flourish into new high-quality production. A candidate with a thorough understanding of control room and TV studio environments to collaborate alongside editorial, technical and engineering teams on a part-time basis. This leader will inspire and lead a technical team through live production and work closely with editorial teams aligning on vision, production and execution. This role will require about 20 hours a week but could flex.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align show vision.

Conduct pre-broadcast testing of studio and control room infrastructure. Verifying video and audio signal flows: Sony switcher setup, studio setup, intercoms, tally system before going live.

Direct technical crew during live broadcast production while planning ahead in the rundown (ENPS experience preferred) and remaining aligned with editorial direction.

Execute live switching of studio cameras, remote feeds and remote guests via Sony MVS switcher.

Comfortable managing video playback software as well as feeding studio LED surfaces with graphic elements.

Communicate with Team Leads to report on successes, issues, and faults that will impact global counterparts.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of experience working in live TV environment.

Experience switching shows, Sony MVS switcher experience preferred, but not required.

Solid communication skills. Adaptable to real time changes in rundown and comfortable providing direction to technical crew through production. Comfortable speaking up, making decisions, and clearly communicating with the technical crew.

High level of attention to detail when it comes to shot composition and talent/studio choreography.

Flexibility across early morning and late night hours.

Salary Range = 70- 75 USDHourly

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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