Director/Technical Director

Posted on | Closing Date: July 10, 2025

Job Post from: KTVN

Job Summary: The Director/Technical Director is responsible for executing the production elements of KTVN newscasts and supervising production personnel involved in daily newscasts and special programming. This role includes technical execution, crew leadership , and oversight of Master Control operations. The Director/Technical Director ensures high production standards and seamless on-air presentations during live broadcasts.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with producers to plan and prepare
  • Build and execute rundowns, graphics, and video elements in pre-production.
  • Direct and switch live newscasts using Ross Overdrive
  • Supervise production crew during newscasts and assign tasks as
  • Perform other control room roles (e.g., graphics) as
  • Oversee and troubleshoot Master Control automation system during
  • Manage program and spot preparation, PSAs, promos, and special

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year of consistent live newscast directing experience (2+ shows per week preferred).
  • Proficient, or be trainable, with broadcast systems including:
    • Ross Overdrive & Acuity Switcher
  • Ross Xpression Graphics
  • Digital video servers
  • Robotic Cameras
  • Strong leadership and communication
  • Ability to remain calm and problem-solve under live broadcast
  • Knowledge of TV station operations (news, production, traffic, engineering).

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required .
  • Broadcast-related technical school or college coursework

Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record .
  • Flexible schedule; must be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and inclement
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, as well as perform tasks that may require bending, kneeling, or

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.

Benefits 

  • Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K Contribution
  • Vacation and PTO
  • Holiday Pay

… and more!

If interested, please email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.