Media Technical Directors/Managers

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

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Technical Directors/Managers

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.

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