Senior Broadcast Technical Director – Live Sports

CBS Sports; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

CBS Sports is seeking a Technical Director to lead broadcast operations for CBS Sports Digital. You will collaborate with Directors, Producers and graphics teams to plan newscasts and oversee pre-production for multiple platforms.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience directing television newscasts, ability to work weekends and overnights, and deep knowledge of Ross products, video switchers, audio consoles, and playout systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience directing television newscasts.
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends, overnights and holidays.
• Willingness to work flexible hours under 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.
• Desire to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up studio for each broadcast, including lighting and camera framing.
• Check in each guest via LiveU, Zoom, etc., with a full audio check.
• Direct, switch, and operate audio and cameras during broadcasts (times vary).
• Coordinate with Paramount Global entities to connect guests and analysts.
• Be prepared for breaking news and postgame reactions during shifts.

Skills

Hands-on technical direction

Broadcast operations knowledge

Weekend/overnight flexibility

LiveU/Zoom guest checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent

Tools

Ross equipment

Video switchers

Graphics playback systems

Audio consoles

Playout servers

Camera robotics

Job description

CBS Sports is seeking a Technical Director to lead broadcast operations for CBS Sports Digital. You will collaborate with Directors, Producers and graphics teams to plan newscasts and oversee pre-production for multiple platforms.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience directing television newscasts, ability to work weekends and overnights, and deep knowledge of Ross products, video switchers, audio consoles, and playout systems.