Technical Director

Univision Stations Group, L.P.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Univision San Antonio’s News Production Operations is seeking a Technical Director with broadcast and technical operations expertise to oversee production control room activities. The role reports to the VP of Operations and emphasizes responsiveness to internal clients and informing the external audience.

Responsibilities include operating the switcher, directing promos, resolving control room issues, and coordinating with producers and engineering.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in television production or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Technical Director of live shows.
• Working knowledge of control room workflows and basic audio, graphics, and server playouts.
• Knowledge of Sony Switcher, Sony ELC automation and Ross Overdrive automation software preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and lead a technical crew during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Sony switcher.
• Direct promos and briefs from the switcher.
• Resolve technical issues in the control room.
• Collaborate with producers and staff on rundowns and graphics.
• Lead the technical crew during shifts.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure equipment operates properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Pressure handling

Education

Associate degree in television production

Tools

Sony Switcher

Sony ELC automation

Ross Overdrive automation

iNEWS

Mira

Microsoft Applications

Adobe 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.

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• 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.

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.