Senior Live Broadcast Director

The Walt Disney Company (France); Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

ESPN in Inglewood, CA seeks a Senior Technical Director to work with Directors and control room staff during live and pre-recorded productions, preparing and switching video elements while ensuring content meets ESPN’s high standards of quality.

Expert operation of broadcast equipment is required, with leadership in training and development, and the ability to perform under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of content production experience at large market or network level.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to shift work and overtime as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to lead projects and train staff.
• Solid computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Operate all broadcast equipment and TD functions, switching sources and displays.
• Build and maintain effects for productions; coordinate with TD team.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of signal routing and plant flows.
• Work under tight deadlines in live environments.
• Lead training programs and develop related documentation.
• Document equipment status and working conditions; file reports.
• Ensure seamless productions by prioritizing information flow to crew.

Skills

Broadcast equipment

Technical directing

Live production

Team leadership

Training

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Grass Valley Ignite

Job description

ESPN in Inglewood, CA seeks a Senior Technical Director to work with Directors and control room staff during live and pre-recorded productions, preparing and switching video elements while ensuring content meets ESPN’s high standards of quality.

Expert operation of broadcast equipment is required, with leadership in training and development, and the ability to perform under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.