Live Streaming Technical Director
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Direct the technical execution of live stream productions, managing camera, audio, lighting, graphics, and pre-production testing from a state-of-the-art studio suite. Oversee content distribution by optimizing delivery to social media platforms and managing video encoders, CDN, and hardware components. Develop proficiency in live streaming applications, including creating channels, operating encoders, and delivering multi-screen content. Edit on-demand versions of live streams with tight timelines, applying metadata and archiving video as required. Lead R&D to develop studio capabilities, workflows, and SOPs that conform to industry standards and reach low-bandwidth audiences. Serve as technical lead for video teleconferences using Polycom and Tandberg codecs. Operate production technologies including teleprompters and floor directing as needed. Ensure equipment readiness, haul, set up, strike, and stow camera, audio, and lighting gear for studio and field production. Schedule routine maintenance and manage software/firmware upgrades. Train and advise overseas posts on live stream production principles. Fully produce smaller-scale programs using web conferencing platforms like Zoom. Collaborate professionally with government stakeholders and production staff throughout the entire process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5 years of video production experience
- At least 2 years specifically in post-production/media management
- Intermediate expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, particularly After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
- Experience coordinating complex schedules and multiple content elements
- Experience running a production crew
- Experience with live streaming applications and encoders (e.g., Wirecast, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Instagram Live)
- Ability to quickly learn lesser-known streaming platforms in use by media outlets
- Demonstrated ability to use web conferencing platforms (preferably Zoom)
- Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
- Willingness to remain on location to fulfill production requirements on tight deadlines
- Valid passport
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance
- Comfortable working in high-stress, fast-paced live production environments
- Unflappable, flexible, and able to adapt quickly and professionally to changes during a live production scenario
- Ability to interact with international audiences, on-camera talent, and high-level dignitaries
- Fluent in Mac OS and word processing applications
- Working knowledge of Windows
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Previous experience running a production crew
- Experience with live streaming applications and encoders (e.g., Wirecast, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Instagram Live)
- Ability to quickly learn lesser-known streaming platforms in use by media outlets
- Experience working with VIP talent
- Experience with green screen lighting, shooting, and editing
- Experience with web development and working knowledge of HTML and WordPress
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and self-directed, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities on tight deadlines as part of a collaborative team
- Must maintain constant readiness through proactive monitoring of task coordination via email and messaging platforms
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