Senior Technical Director
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya – Full Time
Switch Media Ltd is a young, energetic, & dynamic media organization that serves Africa’s youth. Switch Media Ltd is a digital media and production company, having transitioned from the FTA TV model in 2022. Switch TV airs on all our social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and on the website. Our digital services include digital advertising and also website development.
Switch Media is owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), based in Nairobi Kenya.
Switch Media Ltd is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual for the following position in the Digital & IT Department:
Position Title: Senior Technical Director – Studio and OB
Reporting to: Head of Production and Technology
Duties and Responsibilities
To coordinate and direct all studio and external multi-camera productions to international standards, operation of professional television broadcast equipment.
- Determine, manage and coordinate the resources required to produce and direct studio productions that resonate with the standards and in the house style.
- Ensure studio preparedness for all productions.
- Liaise with creative producers on the level of creative input.
- Direct live/recorded shows.
- Operate all equipment in studio and on location e.g The Vision mixer.
- Ensure well-managed schedules for production staff including annual leave management and weekly shift management.
- Support switch media in achieving its mission through the continued delivery of outstanding, innovative content, across multiple genres and platforms.
- Any other departmental roles as may be delegated by your supervisor.
- Attend production and technology planning/departmental meetings.
- Draw up and manage studio production schedules in consultation with other stakeholders.
- Prompt studio preparedness, one hour before any production.
- Liaise with the producers on their products in advance before productions begin.
- Ensure smooth studio and field operations; timely and apt studio and field setups, minimal technical errors during studio and field productions, proper handling of equipment, daily and weekly maintenance of all equipment.
- Prompt submission of weekly reports.
- Attend post production meetings and discuss challenges and find resolutions.
- Carry out all converged roles seamlessly with minimal errors if any.
Qualifications, Work Experience and Skills required
- University Degree or Diploma in TV production/ Media Technology.
- Minimum of 5 years of live studio production/directing.
- Deep familiarity with live streams and entertainment production.
- Knowledge of Television Technology.
- Creative mind and highly organized.
- Team management skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to details and ability to multi-task.
- Thrive in a high-pressure environment.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.switchmedia.ke/careers to reach us not later than 18th August 2023; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Switch Media Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
