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Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media, including CTV — Canada's #1 television network, and the country's most-watched specialty channels. It is a critical component of Bell’s commitment to leverage strategic investments in broadband networks to offer Canadians the best available content on any of the four screens they choose: television, smartphone, tablet and computer.
Technical Director, Full-time
Bell Media Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, shift work required. Additional overtime hours as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the on-air presentation and technical preparation as well as set up of news broadcasts.
- Reports the Studio Supervisor and works closely with directors, and technical operators as well as engineering and operational staff.
- Provides knowledge and expertise in the operational ability of switchers, digital effects, intercom, video and router systems.
- Switching of live news programming, specific knowledge of Videotek/Harris VTM, Probel Router Control Panel, RTS Intercom Panel,
- Ross Video Switcher, SMS Video Server.
- Monitor the quality and integrity of incoming and on air signals / integration of external devices and their operations.
- Remote set up experiences and understanding of the facilities required to carry out each broadcast and ability to quickly assess and deal with problems as they arise.
- Supervising crew members when required and ensuring crew members are prepared for each broadcast.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years live broadcast experience combined with appropriate education
- Production, operational and technical performance capabilities of broadcast equipment with a knowledge of industry technical standards and regulations.
- A motivated self starter who is able to work unsupervised in a fast paced “live” newscast oriented technical environment, adapting to last minute changes, excelling under pressure and tight time factors.
- Troubleshooting skills – ability to problem solve during technical breakdowns or difficulties.
- High Definition technical knowledge a must.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Non Management
Position Level: Non Management
Job Location (city): Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver
Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/18/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Please note that the only information related to Performance Management Process (PMP) that should be included on your resume or cover letter is your current rating (Exceeds, Meets etc.). A more detailed copy of your PMP may be requested at a later date.
The masculine and feminine used in this job ad refer equally to employees of both sexes and in no way represent a particular distinction based on gender. Bell is an equal opportunity employer.
Created: Canada, BC, Vancouver