Job Description
What You'll Do
Technical Director Support Responsibilities:
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Live Camera Switching: Execute seamless multi-camera switching and scene transitions using Blackmagic ATEM hardware.
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Asset & Graphics Management: Trigger and manage on-screen digital assets, live GFX, and video roll-ins dynamically during broadcasts.
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Graphics Editing: Design, edit, and implement customized broadcast graphics, including lower thirds and framing mortises.
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Stream Health & Quality Control: Actively monitor live stream health, ensuring optimal audio/video quality, stable connectivity, and immediate troubleshooting of technical issues.
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Remote Guest Integration: Manage remote caller feeds and high-quality audio/video capturing using platforms like VDO.Ninja and Riverside.fm.
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Broadcast Software Operation: Operate and configure encoding and multi-streaming software, specifically utilizing OBS and Restream to distribute live feeds across platforms.
Camera Operation & Production Support:
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Serve as principal camera operator for in-studio shoots (single or multi-cam), ensuring professional framing, focus, and movement.
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Assist in creative planning for shoots, offering input on camera angles, lighting, and visual style.
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Work closely with directors, producers, and talent during live and recorded sessions to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals.
Technical Setup & Maintenance:
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Set up and break down video, lighting, and audio gear for each shoot.
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Monitor live feeds and camera outputs for color balance, exposure, and composition.
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Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance of gear.
Identify and resolve technical issues quickly to avoid production delays.
Team Collaboration:
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Liaise with post-production teams to ensure footage is correctly labeled, stored, and handed off.
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Assist in onboarding freelancers or crew and train them on studio equipment and protocols.
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Collaborate with creative teams to meet brand and storytelling goals through high-quality visuals.
Who You Are
Qualifications & Experience:
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Proficiency in camera switching using professional camera switchers such as BlackMagic ATEM series
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Deep understanding of video signal flow including 3G & 12G protocols, Routing, Troubleshooting and calibration
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Basic camera tech knowledge with a good sense of new tech emerging in the camera industry
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Deep understanding of streaming work flows, Launching GFX, Lower 3rds, flying assets, and recording while live streaming
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Experience with software such as Blackmagic ATEM Software Control, Ninja.vdo, restream, Riverside.fm
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Experience with RED, Sony, Canon and Blackmagic video cameras and lensing (Sony & Canon)