Technical Director

Careers

Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid

Industry

Political / News

Duration

Full time

About TYT

TYT Network is an equal opportunity employer. When it comes to news, there’s no contest that TYT is The Online News Network. Founded in 2002, TYT Network has established a dominant presence online as a reliable and trustworthy news destination. As the #1 most engaged news and politics network with a growing 30 million followers, 32 billion lifetime views, the award-winning network is one of the top multi-platform online content creators, generating over 250 million views a month.

TYT includes owned and operated and partner shows such as The Young Turks, The Damage Report, Indisputable, and more. TYT’s 24/7 programming is available on Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Xumo, TCLtv+, Fubo, and as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, and more.

Over the years, TYT has received several Shorty Awards including the Silver Honor and Audience Honor for News and Media. The Damage Report with John Iadarola was recognized with the People’s Voice Webby Award in News and Politics. Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey received the Best News and Politics Podcast award in the Black Podcasting Awards.

Cenk Uygur was recognized by Mediaite on their list of Most Influential in News Media. Host Ana Kasparian was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Media List. The Young Turks was recognized with a Webby Honoree for News and Politics: Series and Channel, won the Audience Honor for Overall YouTube Presence in the Shorty Awards and the Webby People’s Voice Award for News and Politics - Series. Over the years, TYT has been recognized by the Streamys, Webbys, and Shorty Awards. The Young Turks was awarded the Imagen Vision Award and the Vote It Loud Fifth Estate: Champion in Media Award for Best in New Media. The Young Turks was named to Variety’s FameChangers List (No. 7) and The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen List (No. 1 in the News category).

Job Description

Please note this is a union-represented position through IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees).

Primary Responsibilities

The Technical Director reports to the Director of Studio & Field Operations and will collaborate with Producers, Studio Technicians, Hosts and other cross-functional partners to ensure readiness and high-quality production of network programming. The Technical Director has a good understanding of studio operations and a collaborative mindset to meet the needs of a dynamic studio supporting a broad range of channels. Key responsibilities and duties include:

Live Production Responsibilities:

• Live switching between camera inputs and media assets. Technical direction of live and pre-taped programming.
• Ability to execute a range of skills inherent to studio broadcasting productions: technical directing, monitoring audio and video signal flow, media asset management, managing technical cues and coordinating with producers during live shows.
• Identifying and resolving technical problems in real time.
• Communicate effectively during live programming between producers and production crew members.

Pre-Production Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update broadcasting profiles; ability to build-out new programming profiles as new shows develop.
• Review and confirm studio, control room and remote-production setups before each show.
• Review and confirm production rundowns and technical requirements prior to each broadcast.
• Review and confirm audio signal.
• Assist in stage management setup and teardown when needed.
• Live-stream setup and support when needed.
• Troubleshooting in a fast-paced and frequently high-pressure environment.
• Manage time and communicate effectively with internal departments, producers and hosts.
• Other duties as needed

Requirements

• Audio/Video (A/V) setup and media management experience.
• Experience with studio equipment, including: video switchers, cameras, video formats/codecs, set lighting, video routers, cabling, etc.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Vizrt/Newtek Live Production switchers and related equipment are a must (Tricaster Production Switchers).
• Thorough knowledge of live broadcast production workflows. Familiar w/ video switcher, profile build outs, file encoder and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of importing and playlisting program assets like lower thirds, sound of tape, still frames, video transitions, etc.
• Knowledge of greenscreen fundamentals (chroma keying & lighting)
• Knowledge of video switcher based software - Ticaster, OBS, Streamyard a major plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and direct production crew on camera adjustments, audio levels, stream distributions and other studio needs for a daily broadcasting experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to work directly with team members to deliver quality productions daily.
• Comfortable working on a studio stage, control room settings and assisting production crew (stage setup, gathering and storing props, camera blocking)
• Excellent troubleshooter and works well under pressure.
• Flexibility with occasionally working late and on weekends.
• Capable of adapting to a rapidly changing production environment.
• Ability to support a remote setup at home with sufficient data bandwidth to enable a full production environment, as well as the ability to be on-site for in-studio productions.

Related Work Experience

Minimum 5 years TV/Digital Studio experience

Education

BFA in TV or Film Production or technical degree in TV/Broadcasting

Additional

TYT is an equal opportunity employer

Applying

Please email hr@tyt.com and Jesus@tyt.com and include the Position Title in the subject line.

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