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Director Technical Operator, Español

CNN

Mexico City, Mexico 4 days ago
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description

The Director/Technical Operator team is a very computer savvy, multi-tasking, detail-oriented group of individuals that must master multiple production disciplines to get the daily job done.

In the control room, the tech team will multi-task and rotate between TD/Director, Audio, Graphics and Robo Camera to produce live and recorded content for TV and Digital platforms.

Your role accountabilities
• Directing, mixing audio as well as operating graphics, studio set up and cameras for all live and pre-produced programming;
• Collaborating with Editorial show teams and Engineering across CNN bureaus in an ever-changing, time-sensitive environment;
• Prepping & executing PCR and Studio & Controlling video, audio, graphics, cameras, lighting, control room routing, processing technical rundowns for live and taped productions;
• Inform and advise the technical & editorial crew of show needs (animations, music, graphics, props, set furnishings);
• Skillful troubleshooting of gear to assist engineers in quickly fixing the equipment;
• Participate in goal setting and annual performance evaluations of technical, engineering & editorial staff.

Qualities & Experiences
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in TV production/communication
• Fluency in English
• Industry experience directing in a live news environment
• Operational knowledge of all control room & studio positions
• Modern knowledge of control room computer systems

Nice to Have

You'll work in a software based production facility control room in a fast-paced live news environment. Experience with the following equipment or systems is preferred:
• Dreamcatcher Bravo by Evertz
• VIZ Mosart or other automation system like ROSS - OVERDRIVE, GRASSVALLEY - IGNITE SONY - ELC.
• iNews
• Server Based Playback
• RTS/VLink
• Robotic cameras
• IFB & general audio knowledge

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g35z2n-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.