Technical Director - Temp

TelevisaUnivision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision Chicago is seeking a Technical Director to oversee broadcast operations, control room activities, and on-air production for local news and programs. The role requires leadership in media management, graphics, and live production. This position involves night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Candidates should be proficient with Vizrt, Avid, and Sony switchers, coordinating across departments to ensure seamless transmission. Rate: $39.00/H.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast/production operations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication under pressure and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Direct all on-air elements for station programs.
• Block and code rundown; manage production of newscasts and live segments.
• Studio control operations using Vizrt graphics software.
• Technical directing for live shows using Sony switcher and AVID ecosystem.
• Operate Robo-Cam and lighting; manage non-linear editing (Avid).
• Inbound feed management and routing (microwave & satellite).
• Coordinate with all departments and control hubs to ensure seamless transmission.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Integrity

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Technical aptitude

Adaptability

Self-starter

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Vizrt Graphics

Sony Switcher

Avid Media Composer

Media Central

Robo-Cam

Microwave Routing

Job description

About The Role & Team

Univision Chicago is seeking for a Technical Director with skills in broadcast/media management and technical operations. This position will require work on nights, weekends and holidays.

About The Role & Team

Univision Chicago is seeking for a Technical Director with skills in broadcast/media management and technical operations. This position will require work on nights, weekends and holidays.

Rate: $39.00/H

Your Day-day

• Effective operation and execution, but not limited to, of the following:
• Direct all elements of on-air elements, audio, and video of a station television program or segment
• Blocking, coding of rundown and production execution of a newscast, pre-recorded show, live cut-ins, pre-recorded cut-ins and station ID's
• Studio Control Operation - Knowledge of Vizrt Graphics Operation Software
• Technical Direct Live Show - Knowledge of Sony switcher, Sony ELC and Avid ecosystem.
• Robo-Cam Operation
• Lighting Operation
• Non-linear Editing - Knowledge of Avid Media Composer and Media Central editing software.
• Inbound feed management, prep/processing and routing (Microwave & Satellite) - Knowledge of Avid Capture Recording Equipment.
• Communication with all departments at station, master control operations hub and sat ops centers
• Position is represented by NABET-CWA

You Have

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Exceptional Team player who is reliable with a positive attitude
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Process & detail oriented
• Strong computer skills
• Technical aptitude and always willing to learn
• Adaptable to change in technology and environment
• Self-starter that can operate under minimal supervision
• Preferably Bilingual - English/Spanish

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