JOB TITLE:                Technical Director - KTLA

 

DEPARTMENT:         Engineering

 

REPORTS TO:           Manager, Broadcast Operations

 

      

    

 

 

 

Responsible for operation of technical equipment and systems for live broadcast and news operations. Provides support to news, stage and special event productions. Works with producers, directors, and crew to ensure all aspects of the production run smoothly. Operates video switcher, production automation system, and associated equipment as required. Use of computers, intercom, and other communications equipment for coordination of production needs. Create, build, modify effects and custom controls as needed.

 

Undergraduate degree in broadcast technology radio/TV/film or equivalent related experience. Minimum two years of technical experience as a Technical Director. Demonstrable knowledge with all aspects of television production activities. Must be proficient with production automation systems and production switchers pably Ross. Audio and/or robotic camera operations a plus.

 

KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

 

 

Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting’s 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago’s WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% interest in Television Food Network, G.P., which operates Food Network and Cooking Channel. For more information, please visit www.tribunemedia.com. 

 

Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder. For more information please visit http://www.tribunemedia.com.