Technical Producer

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 9/20/2024

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Pay Range: $110000.00 - $120000.00 per Year

Job Number: JO-2409-2519

Primary Function

The Technical Producer leads the technical production of high-profile events, collaborating closely with Show Producers, Operations, and Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in broadcast systems, live video delivery, and audio engineering, with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and manage studio systems setup for complex productions.

This role requires expertise in coordinating pre-production technical requirements, implementing innovative workflows for live production, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of live broadcasts.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Range: $110k - $120k

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with Show Producers, Operations, and Engineering teams to oversee all technical production elements, ensuring alignment with creative and content objectives.

• Participate in pre-production meetings to gather technical requirements for high-profile events, ensuring all technical aspects are prepared and tested

• Collaborate with creative teams to configure production systems that bring creative visions to life. Work with Broadcast Engineering to set up and configure studio systems for productions

• Design and implement new workflows, tools, and technologies to optimize live production efficiency and quality

• Coordinate with Engineering, Streaming, and Live Operations teams to execute pre-live technical checklist testing, including transmission, audio/video, and captioning

• Partner with Engineering, Streaming, and Live Operations teams to resolve technical challenges, provide solutions, and establish clear timelines for issue resolution

• Keep producers and stakeholders informed of any operational challenges, proposed solutions, and progress toward resolution. Ensure all teams have up-to-date content from Live Producers, partners, or post-production

• Ensure proper setup and operation of studio and broadcast systems for live productions, maintaining exacting standards for audio, video, and production quality

• Participate in team activities, training, documentation, and special projects

• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple aspects of a live event simultaneously, from technical setup to creative direction

• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to manage escalations and build strong client relationships

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, especially under the pressure of a live broadcast environment

• Experience with ticketing and tracking tools such as Jira, Airtable, or Servicenow.

• Experience with 3D modeling tools for studio/event setups.

• Familiarity with emerging IP media technologies, including SMPTE 2022-6, ST2110 (10, 20, 21, 30, 31, 40), AES-67, Dante audio, and NMOS (AS-04, 05, 06).

• Network IP protocol knowledge including HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, RTP, SRT, and RIST.

• Experience with REMI/Backhaul workflows and technologies.

• Proven ability to lead technical production efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to provide quick, effective solutions.

• Ensures high-quality, flawless execution in every aspect of technical production.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of video and audio production, with special attention to emerging technologies and customer use cases

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Audio, Video, and Broadcast Systems Engineering, working with Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Certifications such as DES, CTS, PMP, or similar are encouraged but not required

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Broadcast Engineering, IT, Film, or a related field is preferred.

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Diversity Inclusion & Customer Service Statement

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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