Switch Media Limited (fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society), is an innovative institution committed to nurturing media excellence as well as inspiring and educating youths in Africa.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our team for the position of a Senior Technical Director – Studio & OB to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Determine, manage and coordinate the resources required to produce and direct studio/OB productions that resonate with the standards and in 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 production checklists are properly up-dated and all materials required are in place by set deadlines.
- Quality control. This includes time management, advice talent on dress code especially when using the green box, proper studio lighting, proper camera blocking, proper sound and video feeds, etc.
- 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.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Attend Production & 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 & field operations; timely and apt studio and field setups, minimal technical errors during studio &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:
- University Degree or Diploma in TV Production/Media Technology.
- Minimum 5 years of live studio production/directing.
- Deep familiarity with livestreams and entertainment production.
- Knowledge of Television technology.
- Creative mind and highly organized.
- Team management skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Thrive in a high-pressure environment.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:
Apply strictly through https://www.switchmedia.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than Thursday, 18th July 2024. 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.