Job Description
In the TV Production Department as a Live Show Production Technical Director you will have the unique opportunity of being a part of a live, 24/7, studio environment. You will gain insight to the Live Show and gain a better understanding of how each area plays a part in the overall vision of the programming. This is a role that requires a leader, with good communication skills and a keen ability to think strategically and react quickly in an ever changing environment. The Live Show Production Technical Director must have solid technical skills and excellent dependability, as well as a willingness to adapt to the needs of the show.
This role does require relocation to the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Day in the life:
- Execute live show content as determined by the producing team during pre-production utilizing the Grass Valley Kayak Switcher
- Give direction to the live show team in all technical aspects of the show
- Complete pre-production tasks for assigned show blocks as well as assist other directors for their shows
- Follow up with crew and talent after show block to solicit and provide feedback
- Conduct self reviews and production reviews with key members of staff
- Determine blocking for cameras on set prior to show working in conjunction with the lighting and backgrounds
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Television or Mass Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong listening and organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead and develop team members
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to partner and work effectively with colleagues
- Live television directing experience
- Strong technical knowledge of production switchers including the ability to recall, use and create EMEMS, effects and macros
- Excellent understanding of all job assignments within the TV Production reporting structure
- Lifting, pulling or pushing items over 25 lbs.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Nice to have (but not required):
- 1-3 years of live television directing experience
- Experience with the Grass Valley Kayak switcher
- Experience with Ikegami camera operations and Panasonic PTZ camera operations
- Experience with Harris Nexio file systems
- Experience with Ross on air graphics programs
- Experience with live music performances
JTV Perks:
- Outstanding employee benefit program with medical, dental and vision coverage available
- 401(k)
- Generous personal/vacation accrual policy
- Great employee discount program through local vendors
- Exceptional employee discount on JTV product
- 24-hour private Fitness Center for all JTV employees and their immediate family
- On-site Medical Center
- Our employee park features a Walking Trail, Frisbee Golf, Volleyball and MORE!
Overview:
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is one of the leading retailers of jewelry and gemstones in the United States. Privately-held with a proven 30-year history, JTV leverages an omni-digital strategy designed to elevate the customer experience through holistic, digitally-driven touch points, including broadcasting live programming 24-hours a day, seven days a week to 86 million U.S. households, an industry leading mobile optimized e-commerce platform, and a robust social media presence. As part of its commitment to the development and distribution of educational content and consumer satisfaction the company employs numerous Graduate Gemologists and Accredited Jewelry Professionals. The company’s website, JTV.com, is one of the largest jewelry e-commerce websites in the country according to Internet Retailer’s Top 500 list for 2015.
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. Jewelry Television® (JTV) participates in the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program.