Studio Technical Director at News Central TV

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join News Central TV as a Studio Technical Director. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all technical aspects of studio operations, ensuring broadcast quality standards, and maintaining equipment functionality across live and pre-recorded productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a sound technician within the gallery and studio, ensuring all sound microphones are in place and working properly
• Install mobile microphones on guests and undertake sound and vision mixing in accordance with international broadcast standards
• Compile all commercials, programs, and promos for transmission and ensure they run according to the Daily Transmission Schedule
• Ensure all cameras and lighting equipment within studios are correctly aligned before and during live and pre-recorded programs
• Handle broadcast equipment carefully during productions and send faulty equipment to the workshop for repair
• Handle broadcast equipment outside the premises during live or pre-recorded events
• Maintain database information in the TV Playout Servers
• Check peak levels against peak/VU meter calibration to ensure clarity of sound, commentary, and music according to established procedures
• Ensure availability of quality transmission signals and remain alert to respond to signal interruptions on a 24-hour basis
• Compile and update CTS and DTS on a daily basis
• Ensure studio equipment is functioning by conducting daily dusting and testing, and sending faulty equipment to maintenance for repair
• Efficiently handle equipment when assigned to OB (Outside Broadcasting) or on-site productions, packing equipment properly and ensuring safe return to News Central premises
• Maintain logs of all customer complaints and errors, ensuring a 24-hour turnaround for complaint and error resolution
• Operate studio and OB equipment to ensure quality sound and video in studio productions and live broadcasts
• Ensure selected shots are well-balanced on screen and relevant to the message
• Provide daily reports of events and recommend improvements

Required Skills and Experience

• Sound engineering and mixing expertise
• Knowledge of camera and lighting equipment operation
• Understanding of international broadcast standards
• Experience with TV Playout Servers and broadcast systems
• Ability to respond quickly to technical issues on a 24-hour basis
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Experience with outside broadcasting equipment and on-site productions