What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • 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.
  • Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
  • Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
  • Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.
  • Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
  • Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Monitoring 4.0/5
Coordination 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Reading Comprehension 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.5/5
Time Management 3.5/5
Writing 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.38/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.38/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Dependability

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Near Vision 3.88/5
Written Comprehension 3.75/5
Written Expression 3.75/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe After Effects Adobe Audition Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Adobe Photoshop Apple Final Cut Pro Atlassian JIRA Autodesk Maya Avid Technology audio visual editing software Avid Technology Media Composer Avid Technology Pro Tools C C++ Character generator software Facebook Linux MailChimp Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.94/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.52/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.49/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.39/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Broadcast Director News Technical Director Newscast Director Operations Director Operations Manager Production Director Production Manager Production Superintendent Production Supervisor Radio Station Manager Radio Television Technical Director Record Producer Remote Operations Producer Studio Director Technical Director Test Editing Director