Remote Technical Director

Responsibilities

• Operates in the Technical Director role during Live Events and executes the in-game visual requirements and calls from Event Show Director, Producer, and Associate Director; including multiple discrete feeds (e.g. Clean Feeds, Aux outputs, etc.).
• 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.
• Participates in 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.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot technical broadcast equipment, solve workflow issues and effectively communicate the issue and resolution needed within the scope of the operation.

Qualifications

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and work independently in a demanding deadline driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience related to broadcast or technical operations including onsite experience with remote transport and transmission systems.
• Professional experience in operating processes of remote productions and remote transport systems.
• Strong knowledge of Production workflow and operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of telecom services.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple budgets.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Must be able to lift more than 50lbs, work and/or travel on nights, holidays, and weekends.
• The pay rate for this remote role is $82 to $100 per hour.
• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
• To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.