Technical Directors/Managers

Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.

Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.

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.

Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.

Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.

Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.

Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.

Test equipment to ensure proper operation.

Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.

Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.

Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.

Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.

Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.

Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.

Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.