Sr Technical Director

1818 Los Angeles Cable Sports Production, LLC; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentives

Medical benefits

Job summary

1818 Los Angeles Cable Sports Production, LLC is seeking a Senior Technical Director to manage live production switching and video elements, coordinating with directors and control room staff. The role requires expert operation of broadcast equipment and leadership in training TD staff.

Responsibilities include building effects, ensuring high content quality, and taking a lead role in special events. A strong background in plant signal flow and problem‑solving is essential for success in our

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years practical content production or related experience at large market or network level.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexibility to alter shifts/days off and work overtime to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and switch video sources during live and pre-recorded productions.
• Build and maintain effects for various productions and coordinate communication within the TD team.
• Lead training programs and staff development within operations.
• Document equipment status and workflow changes; file reports as requested.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Video switchers

Grass Valley Ignite

Intercom systems

Signal routing equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title: Sr Technical Director Req ID: 10159739 Job Description: Position Summary: Senior Technical Directorsworkwiththe Directors and control room staff before and during productions.Work will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of studio shows and events.TheSenior Technical Directorin the Studio Operations group will beresponsible forpreparing andswitching videoelementsduring live and pre-recorded productions while ensuring all content meets ESPN’s high standardsofquality.

Responsibilities

Expert level operationof all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to Technical Directing functions (e.g. operating video switchers, implementing sources, creating displays, interfacing with external devices, creating user and suite preferences). Buildingand maintainingeffects for various productions,coordinating associated communication and documentation with the entire Technical Directing team. Demonstrating expert knowledge of plant signal flow/routing. Performing at an expert level under strict timelines and/or live conditions. Taking aleadrolein special event coverage and projects as necessary. Expected to influence and lead training programsand timelines for staff development, generating training documentation.Assistingwith strategy and/or operations planning in the business unit. Create learning opportunities that foster development for other operators. Participation in training programs, (physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for self-career development and/or regarding any relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation. Expected to file reports, as necessary, on specific working conditions, equipment status, and personal development at the request of management. Problem-solving, troubleshooting and effective communication to best convey any issues needing resolution. Participation in required administrative tasks including, but not limited to, the effective utilization of all ESPN software-based applications (such as time entry, travel and expense filing,) and daily shift reporting. Embrace company initiatives including town halls and/or departmental meetings, upward feedback,performance management applications and employee surveys. Encourage others to do the same. Prioritizing and disseminatinginformationamong the entire control roomcrewto ensure seamlessproductions. Understandingcomplex information and disseminating it to proper personnel in a clear and concise manner. Detailed knowledge of specific workflows for identifying and resolving operational errors and equipment failure. Seeking out information regarding the workflow of other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Content Operations, and utilizing that information to enhance processes and/or educate others. Any other duties needed to help achieve business objectives

Required Qualifications

Minimum of6years practical contentproduction or related experience at the large market or network level. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility to alter shifts/days off and work overtime to accommodate projects and departmental objectives. Must demonstrate ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently andleadsimultaneous projects. Strong interpersonal communication skills are a necessity. Organizational, efficiency and planning skills are required. Ability to initiate and lead projects especially with regards to training and enhancing business workflows. Ability to work as a part of a team dynamic. Must be willing and able to adapt toaconstantly changing environment. Candidates must have solid computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc...)and strongcommunication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert knowledge of all production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to:Video production switchers, server-based recording/playback systems and related control devices, TV Production routers, intercom systems, signal conversion equipment, etc. Extensive experience in a liveproductioncontrol room environment. Experience workingon locationin video production trucksfor remote events. Familiarity with production control room automation systems (e.g. Grass Valley Ignite). Bilingual (written and spoken) in both English and Spanish.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information

(i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.) Position requires ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility to come in early/stay late

The hiring range for this position in Inglewood, CA is $79,400 to $106,400 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment: ESPN Content Operations Job Posting Primary Business: Studio Operations Primary Job Posting Category: Technical Direction Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Los Angeles, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Learn more about us.