Technical Director, CNN

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. • $90K — $120K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years in live news environment.
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure, 24/7 settings.
  • Operational knowledge of all control room functions.
  • Familiarity with live television production processes.
  • Understanding of modern control room computer systems.
  • Significant experience as a technical director in news contexts.
  • Proficiency with computerized automation news systems.

Responsibilities

  • Switch fast-paced live news and other broadcasts using a Grass Valley Kayenne switcher.
  • Receive instructions from the Director for visuals and route sources to studio monitors.
  • Direct short interviews or tapings as needed.
  • Create and manage visual effects using production switcher.
  • Organize and catalog effects for team access.
  • Perform general equipment maintenance for operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various departments to optimize production workflows.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Collaborative team environment with skilled professionals.
  • Exposure to the latest advancements in broadcasting technology.
  • Peer training and support within the technical team.
  • Flexible assignments across different production areas.
Full Job Description
Your New Role...

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. Be prepared to join a team of Technical Directors who are highly skilled, prepared, creative, and collaborative.

Your Role Accountabilities...
  • Switch fast-paced live news broadcasts, pre-productions and taped programs on a Grass Valley Kayenne switcher.
  • Accurately receive instructions from Director to call up cameras, remotes, graphics, video, still images, and various other sources. Route sources/images to studio monitors.
  • Occasionally direct short interviews or other tapings.
  • Build visual effects using production switcher.
  • Catalog and organize effects for easy recall by TD team.
  • Perform general operator level maintenance as required to maintain equipment operation.
  • Offer creative ideas to Directors, Producers, Engineers and Management to help to create new workflows.
  • Collaborate with Graphics department and editorial partners.
  • Communicate with management on goals and/or training needs to ensure perpetual growth and progression in skillset.
  • Stay abreast of industry advancements and new technology.
  • Document all on/off air & equipment discrepancies.
  • Actively contribute to SOP, workflow, and show report documentation.
  • Attend and contribute to production or project meetings.
  • Serve as a technical lead and assist the technical crew during the show to ensure they are performing their job(s) up to acceptable standards.
  • Provide peer to peer training support to team members and new hires.


Qualifications & Experience...
  • Minimum of 4 years of Industry experience in a live news environment
  • An ability to work in a high pressure, 24/7 news environment
  • Operational knowledge of all control room positions
  • Familiar with all aspects of live television and pre / post-production
  • Modern knowledge of control room computer systems
  • Significant industry experience technical directing and directing in a live news environment
  • Experience with computerized automation news systems
  • A desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented and a willingness to work in other areas as assigned

About Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is an American video game publisher based in Burbank, California, and part of the newly-formed Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. WBIE was founded on January 14, 2004 under Warner Bros. and transferred to the Home Entertainment division when that company was formed in October 2005. WBIE manages the wholly owned game development studios TT Games, Rocksteady Studios, NetherRealm Studios, Monolith Productions, WB Games Boston, Avalanche Software, and WB Games Montréal, among others.
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