Media Technical Directors/Managers

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Job Description

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Key Tasks

• Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
• Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
• 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.
• Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
• Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
• Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.
• Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.
• Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
• Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.
• Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.
• Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.
• Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.

O*NET Information

• SOC Code: 27-2012.05
• Title: Media Technical Directors/Managers

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