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Livestream Technical Director (YouTube Specialist) - Non-Union Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Livestream Technical Director (TD) to lead and execute high-quality live broadcast productions streamed directly to YouTube Live. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in live video switching, channel configuration, and stream engineering—specifically leveraging vMix and OBS Studio. You will manage end-to-end technical setups, signal routing, audio/video synchronization, and seamless integration of remote guests via platforms like Zoom into live broadcast feeds.
Key Responsibilities Live Broadcast Switching:
Command and execute live multi-camera feeds, graphic overlays (lower thirds, stingers), and scene transitions using vMix and OBS Studio.
YouTube Live Management:
Set up and manage YouTube Studio stream keys, scheduled broadcasts, primary/backup ingestion servers, stream health monitoring, and live chat/moderation widgets.
Remote Guest Integration:
Route remote guest feeds from Zoom (utilizing Zoom ISO, NDI, or capture setups) into vMix/OBS with clean mix-minus audio returns.
Stream Engineering:
Manage
RTMP/RTMPS/SRT
stream outputs, bitrate optimization, dynamic resolution scaling, and encoder configurations for reliable YouTube streaming.
Pre-Production & Quality Control:
Perform technical run-throughs, audio level checks, redundant system setups, and stream health tests prior to going live.
Qualifications & Requirements Software Mastery:
Advanced proficiency in vMix and OBS Studio (including NDI signal routing, SRT protocols, capture card integration, and virtual audio cables).
YouTube Platform Expertise:
Deep familiarity with YouTube Studio Live Dashboard, stream keys, scheduled events, latency settings (Low/Ultra-Low Latency), and broadcast health diagnostics.
Remote Workflow Integration:
Proven experience bringing remote speakers into live productions via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or vMix Call.
Audio Engineering:
Hands-on understanding of audio mix-minus setups, virtual audio interfaces (e.g., Dante, VB-Audio), and multi-channel audio monitoring.
Technical Problem-Solving:
Ability to troubleshoot network connection drops, frame loss, and sync issues rapidly under pressure. Paid through payroll company EP.