Technical Directors/Managers

Course Advisor, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Technical Director or Manager to coordinate technical departments involved in radio and television program production. Responsibilities include testing equipment, training staff, and collaborating with various teams for on-air promotions. Strong management of technical tools and technologies is required. This position demands effective communication and coordination skills, making it essential for the successful execution of production activities. Ideal candidates should have solid experience in the technical field and an ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities of technical departments to produce radio or television programs.
Collaborate with promotions directors for on-air station promotions.
Test and ensure equipment operation.
Train workers in the use of technical equipment.
Discuss filming and visual effects options with video operators.
Execute video transitions and special effects during productions.

Skills

Monitoring

Active Listening

Speaking

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

Adobe Photoshop

SQL

Linux

UNIX

Microsoft SQL Server

Apple Final Cut Pro

Job description

Technical Director or Manager

Occupation Description: Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

Daily Life Of a Technical Director or Manager

Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.
Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.
Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.
Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.

Technical Director or Manager Skills

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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