Technical Director - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News is seeking a Technical Director to support producers in creating high-quality broadcasts for local audiences. The role involves collaborating with the production team to deliver polished outputs across traditional and digital platforms.

You will train new staff, lead crews for news and sports events, and adapt to evolving workflows in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in television production.
• 3+ years in a production environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers to create visually compelling broadcasts.
• Ensure smooth operation of production during live shoots.
• Lead production teams for news or sports events.
• Train new employees and collaborate with the production team.

Skills

Production experience

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in television production or related field

Tools

Video switchers

Audio mixers

Character generators

DVE’s

Robotic camera controls

Production automation systems

Newsroom editorial software

Automated on-air playout systems

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for news and media? Do you want to help keep local communities informed? Apply to be a Technical Director at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news-no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As Technical Director, you’ll be responsible for assisting producers to create beautiful, visually compelling broadcasts and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. You will work closely with all members of the production team to produce a polished final product that informs and inspires our audience. You will also help train new employees and lead production teams assigned to cover news or sporting events. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTORS ENJOY MOST

• Planning and executing high-quality broadcasts that inform local communities
• Creating news that hooks and holds our audience’s attention
• Leading a safe environment where the team can share ideas, build strong relationships, and learn together

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Production environment - 3+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in television production, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including video switchers, audio mixers, character generators, DVE’s, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, and automated on-air playout systems
• Skills: Competent understanding/skills related to shot composition, lighting and aesthetics, excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate solutions
• Abilities: Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative, ability to handle criticism, even temperament, and a positive approach to problem solving, lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds
• Schedule: Ability to work different or longer shifts due to “breaking news” and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays

Working Conditions

• Semi-noisy office environment
• Lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $22.30 and $40.80. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.