The Local News department at TelevisaUnivision in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Technical Director to join our team! You will be responsible overseeing the technical aspects related to the broadcast production from the Production Control Room - production switcher and basic understanding of all equipment in the PCR. The Technical Director will report to the News Director. ABOUT YOU: This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn and share ideas. You are proficient in all aspects of switcher. This includes creating/editing templates and structuring a show within iNews. YOUR DAY-DAY: + Operate control room switcher. + Operate switcher and Direct basic news, promos and briefs. + Apply technical expertise to resolve technical issues that arise in the control room. + Collaborate closely with producers and production staff in the preparation of rundowns and coordination of graphics. + Manage and lead the technical crew during shift. + Work with Engineering to ensure that all equipment is operating properly. + Perform other duties as assigned YOU HAVE: + Associate’s degree in television production or equivalent work experience + A minimum of 1 year of experience as Technical Director of live shows. + Working knowledge of control room workflows and understanding of basic audio, GFX’s and server playouts. + Understanding of proper video and audio levels. + Knowledge of iNEWS and Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel). + Leadership skills necessary to manage and lead the technical crew during their shift. + Ability to communicate effectively with producers and production staff in preparing rundowns and coordinating graphics. + Ability to multi-task and prioritize. + Ability to perform well under pressure and live event situations. + Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred. + Flexibility to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as during tropical storms/hurricanes. OUR BENEFITS: TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options. #LI-ONSITE TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com . Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com .