Live TV Director & Technical Lead - Part-Time

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

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.