Technical Director

NBCUniversal has an opening for a Technical Director supporting the News Division. The Technical Director will communicate directions and operate a production switcher to provide a complete program of multi-layered video sources with graphical effects live for air. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Collaborate with the team Offer technical and creative solutions to create the overall vision for air Prepare and organize show notes, script, set placement and camera directions Build and organize switcher effects, snapshots, transitions and specialty wipes Create and maintain show documentation Test and prepare systems and equipment for use Prepare and route video and audio sources Switch live programs and communicate real-time direction to technical crew Communicate show element coordination during rehearsal and live production Work with engineering to ensure equipment is meeting client expectations Manage multiple tasks simultaneously