Technical Director / MSO

The Dreamtek Group

Technical Director / MSO

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The Dreamtek Group, Portsoken, Tower Hamlets

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

As a Technical Director your role will involve technical and production on-site and remote
based support across a number of events, most of which will be speaker/presentation led.
You will be primarily responsible for managing the creation and distribution of content via
multiple methods of outreach such as live streaming, online, pre-records for pr/marketing
etc. The role will also involve an aspect of post production support so proficiency working with
Adobe CC is also required within the role.,

  • Working closely with Session Producer & Global Production teams on remote event

  • delivery.
  • Technical Direction & Vision Mixing across all assigned events.

  • Owns the technical support lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks

  • throughout support planning and delivery.
  • Communicates effectively to explain our services to technical and non-technical

  • clients as needed.
  • Monitors assigned videoconferencing calls on end user's event sites. Troubleshooting

  • as needed to satisfy the end user's needs and escalate if necessary.
  • Ensures that a balanced workload is triaged among technical staff, and notifies

  • Supervisor of high priority tasks or events.
  • Assists users on using video conferencing systems before and during events.

  • Takes on tasks in special projects or assignments as outlined by the supervisor and

  • executes them within the given timeline.
  • Creates and executes technical plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing

  • needs and requirements.
  • Keeps Global Production team well informed of status of event support efforts and

  • serves as liaison between project support teams and clients.
  • Consistently delivers high-quality services to our clients.

  • Attending team and client meetings as and when required.

  • Keeps the wider production team well informed of changes and technical challenges.

  • Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

  • Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

  • Assists with training of staff and improving their technical proficiency

    The ideal candidate should have a high technical background, proven track record of

  • successfully planning and delivering events, strong problem solving skills, quantifiable
    leadership talents, exposure to installed audio-visual systems, and high level experience
    within team and project management.,
  • Minimum 7 years in a broadcast environment, with specific exposure to operating in a

  • gallery/programme control room setting
  • Minimum 5 years of professional technical production experience acting in a

  • Technical Director (TD) capacity
  • Experienced across a wide range VM technologies such as Blackmagic, Ross, Tricaster

  • (to name a few)
  • Strong proficiency and understanding of Streaming Workflows

  • Proficiency in using studio production equipment such as handheld cameras &

  • lighting techniques is preferred.
  • Proficient in editing via Adobe CC

  • Openness to experimenting with new ways of working and creating new workflows

  • that align to Engineering's vision
  • In depth technical knowledge of studio and gallery systems & processes

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a

  • diverse, cross-functional team.
  • A desire to learn and constantly improve

    A wholly owned subsidiary of System One Services, The Dreamtek Group is a fully integrated

  • production company offering a range of creative solutions to help our customers create and
    deliver awe -inspiring digital experiences. To support this we have teams working across 4
    key areas of the business; Virtual/Hybrid Event, Video Production, Studio Builds, and a
    Talent division that offers a fully Managed Service for permanent & freelance staffing across
    the AV, Events & Production industries., At Dreamtek, we embrace diversity in all of its forms to help create an all inclusive
    environment. The culture of our business is integral to how we operate and we feel this is the
    foundation to support greater innovation and creativity for not only Dreamtek but also all of
    our Clients. We also feel strongly that this creates a warm and welcoming environment where
    you'll work alongside teams that share many of the same values. This doesn't just drive us, it
    defines us.
    As an equal opportunities employer, all applicants will be considered for employment without, At Dreamtek, we're a video technology & production company who live and breathe video. Our international team of experts work side-by-side with every customer, to provide the most innovative broadcast solutions for your needs. Driven by passion for what we do, we are dedicated to delivering the best in creative video production, live event streaming, and managed services.