Technical Director

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KPIX – CBS News Bay Area in San Francisco has set the broadcast standard in live automated VR productions. Now we’re looking for someone new to join the team. If you thrive in live breaking news environment, we’ve got an exciting new opportunity to direct daily live news in full VR environments powered by Zero Density

The candidate we’re looking for is a phenomenal communicator, has strong organizational skills and can break out of the mold of a coded newscast and pivot to breaking news in an instant. We’re looking for a TD who loves the thrill of the unexpected in a live environment. If you’re ready to work with a team that challenges the norm when it comes to how the daily news story is told we’ve got something for you to see.

You’ll be working with show producers creating dynamic visual newscasts in full VR studio spaces. You’ll be verbally calling the shots to the jib op as the anchors work the virtual green floor with the jib camera following along using the virtual environment to tell the story. And when it’s time for weather you won’t just be cutting to a basic chroma key or video wall. You’ll be taking the viewer to a stunning virtual environment using groundbreaking VR technology. Imagine coding and directing a full newscast in an immersive virtual environment controlled by ELC. That’s us!

THE GEAR :

• Zero Density Virtual Production
• Sony ELC Automation
• Sony XVS SwitchersChyron Prime / ISQ / Newsticker
• Calrec Audio
• Studio Jibs

JOB FUNCTION :

You’ll work with the editorial and production staff and provide leadership in and out of the control room directing an aggressive newscast using the latest VR technology. TD’s code their assigned newscast and run through portions of the show with crew and talent before going to air to ensure the highest level of readiness before going on the air. A successful candidate must have sound technical skills, collaborate before each show with producer to ensure smart, effective use of virtual tools and bring a “can-do” approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Candidate must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include mornings and holidays. You must be open to implementing new technologies and / or methods to accomplish future assignments.

REQUIRED :

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major . markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and , under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24 / 7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, , CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24 / 7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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