Senior Technical Director, Broadcast Studio Operations

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH is seeking a Technical Director for the Production Group to ensure technical execution and operational readiness of GBH Studios’ broadcast facilities. The role requires leading technical crews, coordinating with producers and directors, and maintaining high standards for live and recorded programming.

You will oversee studio systems, guide production workflows, and participate in pre-production planning while providing mentorship to staff and freelance crews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years in broadcast television or major studio environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Communications, or equivalent practical work experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Director for live broadcasts, recorded programming, livestreams, and special events.
• Direct the technical execution of productions, including stage plots, cameras, video systems, routing, graphics, playback, and communications.
• Operate and oversee production control room systems and workflows, with support from broadcast maintenance engineers.
• Lead technical checks, system tests, and pre-production meetings to identify and resolve issues before production.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned productions, communicating requirements with producers, directors, clients, and crew.
• Collaborate with Studio Operations, Engineering, Audio, Lighting, Scenic, and Production teams to develop efficient technical workflows.

Skills

Studio operations

Technical leadership

Broadcast systems

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering or related field

Tools

Grass Valley Karrera

Avid Stream IO

Ki Pro

Clipstore

Job description

GBH is seeking a Technical Director for the Production Group to ensure technical execution and operational readiness of GBH Studios’ broadcast facilities. The role requires leading technical crews, coordinating with producers and directors, and maintaining high standards for live and recorded programming.

You will oversee studio systems, guide production workflows, and participate in pre-production planning while providing mentorship to staff and freelance crews in a fast-paced environment.