Newsroom Technical Director: Lead Live Broadcasts & Tech

Spectrum News

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, is seeking a Technical Director to assist producers in creating visually compelling broadcasts and to lead production teams during news and sports events. You’ll work closely with the production team to ensure a polished final product across traditional and digital platforms.

This role requires 3+ years in a production environment, a bachelor’s in television production or related field, and strong technical aptitude with studio tech including video

Qualifications

  • Production environment experience: 3+ years.
  • Bachelor’s degree in television production or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong technical aptitude with control room and studio production technology.
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Flexibility to work breaking news, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Assist producers to create visually compelling broadcasts.
  • Lead production teams assigned to cover news or sporting events.
  • Train new employees and ensure smooth operations in the studio.
  • Collaborate with production team to deliver polished final products across platforms.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude
Interpersonal communication
Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in television production or related field

Tools

Video switchers
Audio mixers
Character generators
DVE's
Robotic camera controls
Production automation systems
Newsroom editorial software
Automated on-air playout systems

Job description

Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, is seeking a Technical Director to assist producers in creating visually compelling broadcasts and to lead production teams during news and sports events. You’ll work closely with the production team to ensure a polished final product across traditional and digital platforms.

This role requires 3+ years in a production environment, a bachelor’s in television production or related field, and strong technical aptitude with studio tech including video

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