Live Events Technical Manager – Live Studio Production, Broadcast – Sports, Entertainment

Role Overview

• Serve as technical key point of contact during live productions
• Monitor and communicate Engineering support during all live productions
• Be stationed at technical monitoring position for all major live events to ensure plans are followed
• Assist with setup and fax QC Video and Audio signals used for air
• Provide timely executive level communications of technical issues that affect live productions
• Technical planning, communication and execution for P&TO's Live Sports and Entertainment Operations
• Partner with Production, Tech Ops, Engineering and Operations teams
• Manage, execute and communicate the technical details of all studio productions in conjunction with Operations, Engineering and other technical teams
• Assist and support Engineering and Operators with technical setup and issues as needed
• Resolve potential issues and technical resource conflicts in advance of production
• Lead pre
• and post-show technical meetings and/or send follow-up reports as necessary
• Provide organized and effective live technical plans and documentation for live events
• Develop and maintain live events documents to communicate technical show needs for staff and partners
• Collaborate with Production, Technical operations and Engineering to evaluate and help determine the strategic use of current and future technology
• Assess technical operations methods and recommend changes where necessary
• Assist with testing and execution for current and future workflows and technologies and provide feedback as needed
• Engage with other internal teams and external vendors as needed

Requirements

• College degree required
• Fluency in English – written and spoken
• 10+ years of prior experience in Television Production
• 5+ years of prior experience in Project Management
• Proven leadership and exemplary customer service skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Superb relationship building skills
• Work collaboratively with teams
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Not Required but preferred experience: Technical Director, A1 and/or previous Technical Manager experience
• In-depth operational experience with routers and intercoms
• Strong knowledge of production switchers, audio consoles, EVS, cameras and graphics systems
• Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
• Experience working in a national or global media company.

Benefits

• Thoughtfully curated benefits
• Tools to explore and grow into your best selves