Occupation
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
$90,360 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 27-2012.05
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
- 02Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
- 03Direct 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.
- 04Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.
- 05Set up and execute video transitions and special effects, such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.
- 06Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
- 07Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
- 08Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
- 09Train workers in use of equipment, such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
- 10Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
- 11Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.
- 12Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
News Technical DirectorProduction DirectorProduction ManagerTechnical DirectorBroadcast DirectorNewscast DirectorOperations DirectorStudio Director
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Knowledge the job leans on
Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training
Skills that carry over from service
CoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessOperations MonitoringQuality Control Analysis