Live Broadcast Technical Director

Versant

Englewood Cliffs (NJ)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Versant is seeking a Technical Director to join CNBC's Englewood Cliffs, NJ operations on a PEP/freelance basis. This on-site role requires handling live broadcasts, operating production switchers, routing video/audio, and ensuring precise control room execution.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Sony MVS, Grass Valley, ROSS systems, VizRT, and Overdrive automation, plus a proven ability to troubleshoot under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience using production switchers, including Sony MVS switcher series, Grass Valley and ROSS Video systems such as ROSS switchers and Overdrive automation.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a live news and/or sports production control room environment.
Experience with VizRT systems, switcher peripherals, and live television production workflows.
Knowledge of live news TV production processes and the ability to keep pace with fast-moving shows.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, client service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to perform under pressure in an on-air environment.
Advanced PC computer skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Switch live, fast-paced news programming according to the Director’s instructions, ensuring clean execution of video sources, effects, and transitions for air.
Prepare, build, and route video and audio paths, feeds, switcher effects, and transitions to support live studio and control room production needs.
Operate production switchers and related systems, including Sony MVS switcher series, Grass Valley and ROSS Video switchers, ROSS automation systems such as Overdrive, VizRT systems, and other switcher peripherals.
Troubleshoot and help resolve studio, control room, and technical operations issues in partnership with Operations Management, Engineering, and production teams.
Test and prepare technical operations systems and equipment for use, helping ensure equipment is ready and performing to production standards.
Serve as a crew chief when applicable and support compliance with applicable company policies, procedures, and operational expectations.