Technical Director

Hinckley Productions; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinckley Productions in Madison is seeking a Technical Director to lead live video productions, manage a crew, and ensure on-time delivery of broadcasts. Responsibilities include planning, packing gear, and coordinating on-location or studio shoots with flexibility for travel.

The role requires advanced knowledge of live production equipment, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt to dynamic venues. Compensation reflects experience and schedule, with options for part-time or fuller

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of audio and video routing to connect multi-camera inputs to a switcher and outputs for recording/streaming
• Operate and configure a switcher; control graphics overlays, keys, and other sources
• Direct camera operators while switching in live, fast-paced environments
• Mix mics, manage audio routing and soundboard use
• Knowledge of professional video encoding hardware and streaming software
• Experience with streaming platforms and simulcasting
• Familiarity with integrating Zoom or other video conferencing into broadcasts
• Knowledge of optimal camera settings for live production
• Experience with Google Docs/Suite, Premiere and Photoshop is beneficial
• Set up and assess lighting needs; willingness to travel and load gear

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team of camera operators and supporting techs
• Plan productions and anticipate equipment and staffing needs for on-location or studio shoots
• Pack and load gear for truck or studio setups; travel as required
• Maintain a professional, positive, and supportive work environment
• Produce high‑quality live streams with light post‑production

Skills

Video routing

Switcher operation

Direct camera operators

Audio mixing

Video encoding

Streaming software

Zoom integration

Camera settings

Adobe Suite

Lighting

Project management

Education

Broadcast/Communications degree

Job description

Candidates will possess the ability to effectively produce live video recordings and live streamed broadcasts. Must lead a production team of camera operators and other supporting techs, keep projects on schedule and individuals on task while maintaining a professional, positive and supportive work environment.

The technical director must have an advanced knowledge level of live production equipment, workflow as well as possessing strong leadership skills. Tasks will include planning for productions, anticipating equipment and staffing needs for productions both on-location or at our studio. Preparations include packing gear into a truck or studio configuration. Productions will often require local or regional travel. Some productions may require working long hours or overnight travel. Technician directors must be able to setup all equipment and be able to adapt to new production locations and venues.

Live streams and broadcast recordings will cover a variety of events including sports, musical and arts performances, conferences, business meetings, fundraisers, award shows, political events or debates, and will require flexibility adaptability to variable production needs while producing a high-quality product that requires no, or only light post-production. Technical director must have experience in at least one or more of those areas or other similar live broadcast experience.

Qualifications

Able to set up and operate all production equipment. Requirements include:

• Advanced knowledge of audio and video routing to connect multi-camera inputs and audio sources to a switcher as well as various outputs to recording, streaming or monitoring destinations
• Operate and configure a switcher, control graphics overlays, keys, PNP, and other sources
• Call or direct camera operators while operating switcher in live, fast paced environment
• Mixing mics, audio routing and soundboard use
• Knowledge of professional video encoding hardware and streaming software experience with end use on a variety of streaming platforms or simulcasting
• Familiarity with integrating Zoom or other video conferencing software into a broadcast environment
• Knowledge of optimal camera settings
• Experience with Google Docs / Suite, Premiere and Photoshop beneficial
• Set up and/or assess lighting needs
• Candidates with project management skills and experience are preferred

Candidates will have 2-5 years experience, with a degree in communications, broadcast or related field preferred.

Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to lift 50lbs, and assist with loading and unloading production equipment.

Values

Hinckley Productions is dedicated to helping businesses create online video content through compelling stories, live streaming broadcasts and branded video production. We thrive at creating authentic and genuine commercial storytelling with quality standards sought out by recognizable national brands. As an employee you are asked to work with pride and reflect a high level of professionalism. Hinckley Productions is a woman, LGBT owned business.

Compensation

$30-$65/hour based on experience. 10-20 hours per week with potential for full-time.