Broadcast Director / Technical Director - Contract Location New York Business Area News and Media Ref # 10053627

•Description & Requirements

•Bloomberg Media is seeking someone highly proactive to Direct/TD, lead and support live TV production. We're looking for the type of person who thrives under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced control room environment. Someone with creative ambition and desire to make ideas flourish into new high-quality production. A candidate with a thorough understanding of control room and TV studio environments to collaborate alongside editorial, technical and engineering teams on a part-time basis. This leader will inspire and lead a technical team through live production and work closely with editorial teams aligning on vision, production and execution. This role will require about 20 hours a week but could flex.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align show vision. Conduct pre-broadcast testing of studio and control room infrastructure. Verifying video and audio signal flows: Sony switcher setup, studio setup, intercoms, tally system before going live. Direct technical crew during live broadcast production while planning ahead in the rundown (ENPS experience preferred) and remaining aligned with editorial direction. Execute live switching of studio cameras, remote feeds and remote guests via Sony MVS switcher. Comfortable managing video playback software as well as feeding studio LED surfaces with graphic elements. Communicate with Team Leads to report on successes, issues, and faults that will impact global counterparts.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of experience working in live TV environment. Experience directing live multicamera productions. Experience switching shows, Sony MVS switcher experience preferred, but not required. Solid communication skills. Adaptable to real time changes in rundown and comfortable providing direction to technical crew through production. Comfortable speaking up, making decisions, and clearly communicating with the technical crew. High level of attention to detail when it comes to shot composition and talent/studio choreography. Flexibility across early morning and late night hours. If this sounds like you, apply today! We're eager to speak with you. Salary Range = 70 - 75 USD Hourly The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns. Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.

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