Technical Director

All Access Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

All Access Media is seeking a Technical Director to lead the technical execution of live and recorded productions in Chicago. You will supervise crews, manage multi-camera switching, and ensure high-quality graphics, audio, and media playback across TV, streaming, and digital platforms.

The role requires close collaboration with producers, directors, and creative teams to translate concepts into reliable technical plans and scalable workflows. On-site contract role in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising technical crews in fast-paced live productions.
• Proficiency with broadcast switchers, routing, graphics, replay, intercoms, and audio consoles.
• Experience with streaming platforms, OTT workflows, and digital distribution standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and calm, decisive judgment under live-production pressure.
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent professional experience in broadcast or live events.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of live and recorded productions, including multi-camera switching.
• Coordinate control room workflows and ensure seamless graphics, audio, and media playback.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and creative teams to translate concepts into technical plans.
• Supervise technical crews, coordinate equipment setup and strike.
• Document best practices for repeatable, scalable production.

Skills

Team leadership

Broadcast systems

Streaming platforms

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Company Description

All Access Media builds premium content ecosystems that move audiences, shape culture, and drive measurable business growth across television, streaming, digital, and live experiences. The company partners with brands, networks, platforms, and institutions to launch and scale modern media properties across linear, OTT, FAST, YouTube, and social channels. Its capabilities span network launches, programming strategy, talent and franchise development, control room and studio integration, and editorial operations. All Access Media also produces large-scale live broadcasts and events, develops original and personality-driven franchises, and delivers cinematic branded content campaigns tailored for today’s multi-platform environment.

Role Description

This is an on-site contract role for a Technical Director based in Chicago, IL. The Technical Director will lead the technical execution of live and recorded productions, including switching multi-camera broadcasts, managing control room workflows, and ensuring seamless integration of graphics, audio, and media playback. The role includes collaborating closely with producers, directors, and creative teams to translate production concepts into reliable technical plans across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The Technical Director will supervise technical crews, coordinate equipment setup and strike, troubleshoot issues in real time, and maintain high broadcast and streaming quality standards. Additional responsibilities include contributing to studio and control room upgrades, testing new workflows and tools, and documenting best practices for repeatable, scalable production.

Qualifications

• Team Management and Team Leadership skills to supervise technical crews, foster collaboration, and mentor staff in a fast-paced production environment.
• Software Development and related technical skills to collaborate on automation, integration, and custom toolsets for control room, streaming, and post-production systems.
• Project Management capabilities to plan productions end-to-end, manage timelines and resources, and coordinate cross-functional teams for complex live and recorded projects.
• Proficiency with broadcast and live production systems (e.g., video switchers, routing, graphics, replay, intercoms, and audio consoles).
• Experience with streaming platforms, OTT workflows, and digital distribution standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and calm, decisive judgment under live-production pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with creative, editorial, and technical stakeholders.
• Relevant technical degree, film/television production degree, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, live events, or multi-platform media.