Engineer Technical Director

GBH enriches peoples lives through programs and services that educate inspire and entertain fostering citizenship and culture the joy of learning and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community mentor and learn from colleagues and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week every Tuesday and Wednesday Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The GBH Production Group oversees GBH production and post-production operations and is comprised of two divisions:

GBH Studios which manage and staff studio and EFP production Fraser Studio operations GBH public spaces and the remote studio at Boston Public Library.

GBH OutPost which provides post-production services including color-grading and online audio mixing and sweetening sound booth recording and duplication/encoding operations.

The Technical Director reports to the Senior Manager Studio Operations within the Production Group and is responsible for the technical execution and operational readiness of GBH Studios broadcast and production facilities.

The Technical Director serves as a senior technical resource for studio productions live and recorded programming EFP productions and special events. This position works closely with producers directors studio operations engineering lighting audio scenic and freelance production staff to ensure that productions are technically sound efficient and executed to GBH standards.

The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing studio technical systems and workflows preparing control rooms and production spaces leading technical crews and serving as the primary technical point of contact during assigned productions. The position requires advanced knowledge of broadcast and studio production systems excellent troubleshooting and communication skills and the ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced production environment. A high level of interpersonal skills is a must.

• Serve as Technical Director for live broadcasts recorded programming livestreams and special events.
• Direct the technical execution of productions including stage plots cameras video systems routing graphics playback and communications.
• Operate and oversee production control room systems and workflows with support from broadcast maintenance engineers.
• Lead technical checks system tests and pre-production meetings to identify and resolve issues before production.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned productions - communicating requirements with producers directors clients and crew.
• Collaborate with Studio Operations Engineering Audio Lighting Scenic and Production teams to develop efficient technical workflows.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during live and recorded productions and coordinate with Engineering and Operations on equipment maintenance repairs upgrades and system improvements.
• Maintain working knowledge of studio equipment signal flow routing cameras production switchers intercom monitoring recording playback and related broadcast technologies.
• Ensure productions meet applicable broadcast technical safety and organizational standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff and freelance crew.
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal departments external clients producers and visiting production teams.
• Support EFP remote virtual and other production workflows as needed.
• Create annual recommendations for equipment and studio needs including capital purchases and software required for ongoing operations.

• Deep knowledge of broadcast studio production and control room operations.
• Proficiency with Grass Valley Karrera production switchers and associated control room workflows.
• Knowledge of camera shading robotic camera systems audio mix rooms and intercom/communications systems.
• Experience with video routing signal flow monitoring recording playback and ingest workflows including Avid Stream IO Ki Pro and Clipstore systems.
• Knowledge of satellite and fiber connectivity and their application to studio and broadcast operations.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in live and recorded production environments.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation signal-flow diagrams and system configurations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with producers directors engineers clients and production crews.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff and freelance crew.

Minimum of 57 years of experience in broadcast television or major studio environments with proven experience as a primary Technical Director.

Bachelors degree in Broadcast Engineering Communications or equivalent practical work experience required.

JOB SPECIFICS

Flexibility to support dynamic shift schedules (early mornings nights weekends and holidays).

Hands-on involvement: occasional equipment rack setup physical gear rigging and off-site/EFP travel.

NABET union position

Onsite position

Staff position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135

Thispositionis located in Boston MA and requires on-site presence.