Technical Director I, Studio Ops

The Technical Director prepares and switches video elements during live and pre-recorded productions in control room environments, ensuring all content meets ESPN's high standards of quality while working in a fast-paced setting. The role supports a wide variety of studio shows and events, operating broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas. It involves close collaboration with the wider Technical Directing team, including the provision of documentation and communication around production effects, and may include training others.

• Operates all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
• Builds and maintains effects for various productions and provides associated communication and documentation to the entire Technical Directing team
• Demonstrates solid knowledge of plant signal flow and routing
• Measures video signals to ensure quality control of ESPN endorsed standards on all operations
• Participates in special event coverage and projects as necessary
• Trains others in operational areas and, where required, generates training documentation
• Files reports as necessary on specific working conditions, equipment status and personal development at the request of management
• Participates in training programmes (physical, classroom, virtual or otherwise) for self-career development and in relation to relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation
• Performs any other duties needed to help achieve business objectives

• Minimum of 2 years practical content production or related experience at the regional to large market or network level
• Proficient knowledge of all TV production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
• Flexibility to alter shifts and days off and to work overtime to accommodate projects and departmental objectives, including the ability to work nights and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and lead simultaneous projects
• Solid understanding of the workflow in other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations
• Organisational, efficiency and planning skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Good computer background (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and solid communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot, using effective communication to convey any issues needing resolution
• Ability to seek out information regarding the workflow of other business units, including their impact and/or specific integration with Production Operations, and to use that information to enhance processes and/or educate others
• High School diploma or equivalent

• Bilingual (written and spoken) – English/Spanish
• Demonstrable knowledge of broadcast communications equipment
• Understanding of remote event workflows and terminology
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to partners
• Regional to national level live event experience
• Demonstrable Grass Valley switcher and automation experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production or a related field
• Vocational school or related experience

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered
• Full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.