Technical Director (Broadcast Media)

Location: San Antonio, TX, United States; on-site work may be required for extended periods during special coverage.

Company

hirify.global operates Univision San Antonio News Production Operations for broadcast news production serving a large audience.

What you will do

• Operate the Sony production switcher and direct promos and briefs.
• Oversee technical operations in the Production Control Room and troubleshoot issues during broadcasts.
• Collaborate with producers and production staff on rundowns and graphics coordination.
• Lead the technical crew during assigned shifts.
• Work with Engineering to ensure broadcast equipment operates properly.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Associate degree in television production or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Technical Director for live shows.
• Working knowledge of control-room workflows, basic audio, graphics, and server playouts.
• Understanding of proper video and audio levels.
• Knowledge of iNEWS, Mira, and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Leadership skills to manage and lead the technical crew during a shift.
• Proficiency in video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, with a strong understanding of editing systems and post-production workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively with producers and production staff, multitask, prioritize, and perform under pressure during live events.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Sony Switcher, Sony ELC automation, and Ross Overdrive automation software.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• News Production Operations emphasizes responsiveness to internal clients and informing the external audience.
• Commitment to a specific schedule is required, including regular hours, days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed without advance notice.
• The role supports a 24x7 operation and requires on-call availability and flexibility.
• Benefits include PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401(k), life and other insurance plans, and medical, dental, and vision coverage options.