Senior Technical Director - Studio & OB at Switch TV

Responsibilities:

• Determine, manage and coordinate the resources required to produce and direct studio/OB productions that resonate with the standards and in house style.
• Ensure studio preparedness for all productions.
• Liaise with creative producers on the level of creative input.
• Direct live/recorded shows.
• Operate all equipment in studio and on location e.g. The Vision mixer.
• Ensure production checklists are properly up-dated and all materials required are in place by set deadlines.
• Quality control. This includes time management, advice talent on dress code especially when using the green box, proper studio lighting, proper camera blocking, proper sound and video feeds, etc.
• Ensure well-managed schedules for production staff including annual leave management and weekly shift management.
• Support Switch Media in achieving its mission through the continued delivery of outstanding, innovative content, across multiple genres and platforms.
• Any other departmental roles as may be delegated by your supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Attend Production & Technology planning/departmental meetings.
• Draw-up and manage studio production schedules in consultation with other stakeholders
• Prompt studio preparedness, one hour before any production.
• Liaise with the producers on their products in advance before productions begin.
• Ensure smooth studio & field operations; timely and apt studio and field setups, minimal technical errors during studio &field productions, proper handling of equipment, daily and weekly maintenance of all equipment.
• Prompt submission of weekly reports.
• Attend post production meetings and discuss challenges and find resolutions.
• Carry out all converged roles seamlessly with minimal errors if any.

 Qualifications:

• University Degree or Diploma in TV Production/Media Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of live studio production/directing.
• Deep familiarity with livestreams and entertainment production.
• Knowledge of Television technology.
• Creative mind and highly organized.
• Team management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment.