Technical Director I, REMI

Job Summary : Position Summary :

The Technical Director I works on a variety of video switchers and automation systems to support productions. Work will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of content relying on both traditional and non-traditional production approaches. The Technical Director I needs to understand technical workflows and is responsible for building and maintaining show elements, switcher files, routing signals, and creatively executing the in-game vision of the Show Director and Content Production partners. They are expected to understand complex technical workflows within a fixed broadcast facility and interconnectivity with remote equipment and sites. They are required to participate in troubleshooting efforts and communicate with teams across ESPN and external partners to improve and remedy technical issues. .

Responsibilities :

• Operates in the Technical Director role during Live Events and executes the in-game visual requirements and calls from Show Director, Producer, and Associate Director; including multiple discrete feeds (. Clean Feeds, Aux outputs, . Builds and maintains TD files and switcher effects, intakes custom requests, prioritizes and problem solves, and drives communication and documentation to all pertinent partners and teammates.
• Collaborates across the enterprise to plan the needs of the Event Operations team for specific productions. Leads planning meetings and prep sessions with partners in Content Production and closely related departments.
• Participates in the development of fellow operations staff through training and workshops. Participation in training programs (physical, classroom, virtual, for self-career development and / or regarding any relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation.
• Applies basic understanding of all professional and collegiate sports including year-round storylines, key players and games, strategy, and rules to quickly recognize and identify key moments, and anticipate the needs and choices of Show Director and Content Production staff.
• Contributes to administrative work on various platforms (O365, Smartsheet,
• Troubleshoot technical broadcast equipment, solve workflow issues and effectively communicate the issue and resolution needed at a basic level.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required Education :

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Additional Information : (. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts,

Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.