Broadcast Ops Tech Director — Flexible Hours, In-Office

The Film Market; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Paramount in Stamford, CT seeks a Technical Director, Broadcast Operations to lead the technical direction of television newscasts. The role requires hands-on TD experience and proficiency with Ross switchers, Inception, Xpression, graphics playback, and playout systems.

The candidate must be available for all shifts, weekends, overnights, and holidays, with flexible hours to meet tight deadlines and breaking news demands.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in the technical direction of television newscasts.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Experience with ELC OPERATIONS – calling and cutting News Broadcasts, 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 is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent.
• Must be available to work all shifts; including weekends, overnight, and holidays.

Skills

TD experience

Flexibility

Deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications

Tools

Ross switchers

Ross Inception

Ross Xpression

Graphics playback

Playout servers

Robotic camera systems

Job description

Paramount in Stamford, CT seeks a Technical Director, Broadcast Operations to lead the technical direction of television newscasts. The role requires hands-on TD experience and proficiency with Ross switchers, Inception, Xpression, graphics playback, and playout systems.

The candidate must be available for all shifts, weekends, overnights, and holidays, with flexible hours to meet tight deadlines and breaking news demands.