Technical Director

univision; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

Univision San Antonio News Production is seeking a Technical Director with hands-on experience in broadcast operations to oversee control room activities, switcher operation, and coordination with producers. The role emphasizes leadership and reliability for live events.

The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task under pressure, and flexibility to work a 24x7 schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in television production or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as Technical Director of live shows.
• Working knowledge of control room workflows and basic audio, GFX, and server playouts.
• Knowledge of Sony Switcher, Sony ELC and Ross Overdrive preferred.
• Leadership skills to manage the technical crew during shifts.
• Proficiency in video editing tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
• Must communicate effectively with producers and staff; able to multi-task.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred; flexible on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Sony switcher.
• Direct promos and briefs.
• Apply technical expertise to resolve control room issues.
• Collaborate with producers and staff on rundowns and graphics.
• Manage and lead the technical crew during shifts.
• Work with Engineering to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical leadership

Live TV

Switcher operation

On-call readiness

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Associate degree in television production

Tools

Sony Switcher

Sony ELC

Ross Overdrive

iNEWS

Mira

Outlook

Excel

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

News Production Operations at Univision San Antonio is looking for a Technical Director with skills in broadcast/media management and technical operations to join our team!

Responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects related to the broadcast production from the Production Control Room - production switcher and basic understanding of all equipment in the PCR. The Technical Director will report to the VP of Operations.

The News Production Operations Team culture is one of responsiveness to internal clients and to inform the external audience.

ABOUT YOU:

Suppose you are excited about creating content for a large audience and are passionate about your community and its challenges. In that case, being a leader in the Univision San Antonio News Production Operation team is your job.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Operate a Sony switcher.
• Operate switcher and Direct promos and briefs.
• Apply technical expertise to resolve technical issues that arise in the control room.
• Collaborate closely with producers and production staff in preparing rundowns and coordinating graphics.
• Manage and lead the technical crew during shift.
• Work with Engineering to ensure that all equipment is operating properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU HAVE:

• Associate degree in television production or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as Technical Director of live shows.
• Must have a working knowledge of control room workflows and an understanding of basic audio, GFX, and server playouts.
• Knowledge of Sony Switcher, Sony ELC automation and Ross Overdrive automation software is preferred.
• Understand proper video and audio levels.
• Knowledge of iNEWS, Mira, and Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must have the leadership skills to manage and lead the technical crew during their shift.
• Proficiency in video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, with a strong understanding of editing systems and post-production workflows.
• Must communicate effectively with producers and production staff to prepare rundowns and coordinate graphics.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must be able to perform well under pressure and live event situations.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Employees will be expected to commit to a specific schedule in the time indicated.
• As this position supports a 24x7 operation, the candidate must, in addition to being able to work regular hours, have on-call availability and flexibility to workdays, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice. Additionally, the candidate may be required to work on-site for extended periods to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as natural or man-made disasters or weather coverage.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive.

We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans.

This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.