Technical Director
Are you a technical production expert ready to bring your skills to one of Colorado's most dynamic newsrooms? KOAA, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, is seeking a talented Technical Director for a part-time temporary position. You'll be at the heart of our live broadcasts, ensuring flawless execution of newscasts while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to serving our community. This is your opportunity to showcase your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment where every second counts.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work with newsroom staff in a collaborative effort to achieve a flawless newscast
- Communicate with set during live broadcast
- Understand all equipment used for production and help provide solutions if needed
- Responsible for the on-air production of news including graphics, lighting and camera shots
- Produce, direct and edit technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including promos, cut-ins, special reports, among other projects assigned both inside and outside the newsroom
- Record and edit content as well as troubleshoot during the live newscast
- Edit video/audio and create graphic elements for the newscasts or any other production as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Specialized training/certification may be required
- Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Flexible work hours
- Demonstrated ability to make proper news judgment decisions
- Experience in audio, video, and graphics platforms
- Experience editing with non-linear platforms
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Flexibility to adapt to changes before and during the newscasts
- Previous experience directing newscasts and editing preferred
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Colorado Springs offers an unbeatable combination of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community life. Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak—one of Colorado's most iconic 14,000-foot mountains—the city provides year-round access to world-class hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and skiing. Garden of the Gods, with its stunning red rock formations, offers breathtaking scenery right in the city's backyard. Colorado Springs boasts a thriving downtown with local breweries, restaurants, and cultural attractions, plus a strong military presence that adds to the community's diverse character. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, a lower cost of living compared to Denver, and easy access to both mountain adventures and urban amenities, Colorado Springs is the perfect place for those who want to live where they play.