Technical Directors/Managers

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Code: 27-2012.05

Description : Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

JobTitles : Technical Director, Director, Production Manager, Production Director, Engineer, Operations Manager, Master Control Operator (MCO), Broadcast Engineer, Engineering Production Operations Director, Creative Services Director

Tasks:
  • Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
  • Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
  • Observe pictures through monitors, and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
  • Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
  • Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
  • Train workers in use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
  • Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.
  • Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.
  • Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.