Technical Director, CNN

About the role

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you'll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you're energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we'd be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET'S GO!

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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

Some Important Details

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Hiring Salary Range

$80,502.00 - $149,504.00 per year

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.