Technical Director

The Walt Disney Company

Technical Director managing live event video productions ensuring quality control for ESPN's broadcasts. Collaborating with show directors and production partners in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $82 - $100 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operates in the Technical Director role during Live Events and executes the in-game visual requirements and calls from Event Show Director, Producer, and Associate Director; including multiple discrete feeds (e.g. Clean Feeds, Aux outputs, etc.).
Builds and maintains TD files and switcher effects, intakes custom requests, prioritizes and problem solves, and drives communication and documentation to all pertinent partners and teammates.
Collaborates across the enterprise to plan the needs of the Event Operations team for specific productions.
Participates in planning meetings and prep sessions with partners in Content Production and closely related departments.
Participates in the development of fellow operations staff through training and workshops. Participation in training such as physical, mobile unit, classroom, virtual, etc.) for development and/or technology enhancements applicable to work within the operation.
Applies basic understanding of all professional and collegiate sports including year-round storylines, key players and games, strategy, and rules to quickly recognize and identify key moments, and anticipate the needs and choices of Show Director and Content Production staff.
Troubleshoot technical broadcast equipment, solve workflow issues and effectively communicate the issue and resolution needed within the scope of the operation.
Must possess a deep knowledge of technology of video, audio, graphics, and replay equipment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years professional experience related to broadcast or technical operations including onsite experience with remote transport and transmission systems.
Professional experience in operating processes of remote productions and remote transport systems.
Strong knowledge of Production workflow and operating systems.
Strong knowledge of telecom services.
Experience managing and implementing multiple budgets.
Candidate must possess strong communications and interpersonal skills and organizational abilities.
Candidate must possess strong attention to detail and work independently in a demanding deadline driven environment.
Required Education : High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Video Equipment OperationAudio Equipment OperationGraphics Equipment OperationReplay Equipment OperationProduction Workflow ProcessesBudget ManagementTechnical TroubleshootingEvent PlanningInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilitiesProblem SolvingIndependent WorkCollaborationTraining and Development