PT - Technical Director

Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description

The Technical Director is responsible for switching fast-paced live news, pre-taped shows and segments, and original programming which may include live special events. The TD is a leader among the technical crew in the control room who communicates effectively with our editorial, engineering, and design partners.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Call and punch live and recorded broadcasts, special coverage, and breaking news using Ross Overdrive Automation.
  • Accurately receive instructions from Director to call up cameras, remotes, graphics, video, still images, and various other sources. Route sources/images to studio monitors.
  • Code, organize and execute newscasts and specials using ENPS based rundowns.
  • Build and customize OverDrive coding for news productions, working closely with producers and technical staff to enhance automation efficiency.
  • Collaborate with news, production, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Ensure clean transitions between segments, graphics, and live elements by effectively managing production automation programs.
  • Actively contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation.
  • Adapt to last-minute changes and breaking news, making quick decisions under pressure.
  • General knowledge of studio lighting, Streamdeck, OBS, Dejero, Optic, Chyron, Bit Central, and Cue-Script a plus
  • Other duties including Robotic Camera Operation, Media Coordination and A2 relief duties as assigned.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • Must be organized and methodical
  • 4+ years of experience as a Technical Director in a live news environment
  • Expert-level proficiency with Ross OverDrive automation and strong ability to build, edit, and refine show coding.
  • Experience with Ross XPression graphics, and other production switchers is a plus.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work with engineering teams to resolve production issues.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a collaborative newsroom environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as news coverage demands.
  • Fast learner and adaptive to new workflows and key commands
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Able to perform all duties under high stress situations and conditions.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Compensation
$58.07/hour+ commensurate with experience and skill level
KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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