CBS Corporation is hiring: Technical Director in Fort Lauderdale

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About Us

Truly premium content. At true scale. Only Paramount Global. Paramount Digital is the premier online content network for information and online operations of Paramount Global as well as some of the top native digital brands in the entertainment industry. Our brands dive deep into the things people care about across entertainment, technology, news, games, business and sports. With over 1 billion users visiting our properties every quarter, we are a global top 10 web property and one of the largest premium content networks online.

Description

Brand/Division Overview

CBS Sports Digital -- a portfolio of premium digital sports media properties including CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ, 247Sports, MaxPreps and SportsLine -- is consistently ranked a top-three sports property, reaching more than 70M sports fans monthly across desktop, mobile, and connected TV devices. Our team is a diverse and agile group that effectively collaborates with the business to shape our department.

Role Details

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of broadcast operations and production activities. The Technical Director will work with producers in planning newscasts and overseeing the crew on Newscast pre-production activities.

Your Day-to-Day

• Set up and prepare the studio for each broadcast including lighting and camera framing.
• Check in each guest/analyst via LiveU and Zoom, etc. This includes a full audio check.
• Direct, switch, and operate audio and cameras during broadcasts. Show times and durations vary from 15 minutes to full hour(s) broadcasts on CBS Sports HQ & CBSSN.
• Work closely with various Paramount Global entities to connect guests and analysts.
• Must be prepared for breaking news and postgame reactions throughout each shift at any time.

Key Projects

Work closely with CBS Sports Broadcast to create compelling content for customers on CBS Sports Digital platforms.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of "hands‑on" experience in the technical direction of television newscasts.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights, and holidays. Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shifts with little or no notice if needed.
• Extensive knowledge of video switchers, graphics systems, server playout systems, audio consoles and robotic camera systems is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent.
• Experience with Ross products including switchers, Inception and Xpression is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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