Technical Director – Engineer
| Company | Allstate Insurance Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $85600 – $152650 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Expert proficiency in Vizrt/Newtek TriCaster TC2 Elite operations and programming
- Expert proficiency in BlackMagic video switchers and routers
- Expert proficiency in Elgato Stream Deck and Companion macro programming
- Expert proficiency in multi-camera broadcast direction and switching
- Expert proficiency in control room setup and IP-based configuration
- Expert proficiency in live broadcast engineering and signal flow
- Expert proficiency in building custom ME layouts for advanced video switchers
- Basic working knowledge of Adobe Premiere
- 5+ years production experience, open to vendor side experience as well (i.e. post-production house; production company); open to national TV/top local market production environment or internal creative department in a consumer marketing organization as well.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may also have advanced degree
- Submission of a technical direction reel showcasing broadcast-quality switching abilities is required
Responsibilities
- Lead technical direction for live productions
- Direct sophisticated multi-camera switching for select corporate live streams, including complex productions utilizing 6+ video sources, featuring dynamic graphics integration and multi-platform delivery
- Conduct pre-production meetings with business partners to ensure complete show rundowns and account for all required live elements
- Establish and direct compelling shot compositions and provide guidance to non-supervisory production contractors during broadcasts
- Implement brand-approved graphics and visual elements in real-time
- Operate advanced video switchers (TriCaster TC2 Elite, BlackMagic) with precision and creativity
- Coordinate technical cues and transitions under producer direction
- Troubleshoot technical issues in real time during live productions
- Partner with Technical Manager and Media Manager on control room operations and long-term technology strategy
- Architect and optimize control room configurations and IP-based signal workflows
- Build custom ME layouts for TriCaster and BlackMagic switchers
- Program Elgato Stream Deck and Companion macros for equipment automation
- Troubleshoot production equipment to ensure proper functionality
- Provide guidance on equipment standards and next-generation technology upgrades
- Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges across production infrastructure
- Evaluate and implement emerging broadcast and post-production technologies
- Explore cloud-enabled production concepts and remote workflow innovations
- Develop ongoing standardized technical procedures and documentation
- Design scalable technical solutions for evolving remote production needs
- Contribute innovative approaches and implement next-generation technologies to enhance studio capabilities
- Elevate visual storytelling through sophisticated technical execution
- Deliver premium broadcast quality through optimized resources
- Implement creative solutions within technical constraints
- Lead technical planning for high-profile broadcasts
- Balance technical excellence with production efficiency
- Partner with producers, production and creative stakeholders
- Collaborate with studio teams on workflow documentation, equipment maintenance, and security compliance
- Guide non-technical stakeholders through broadcast possibilities and limitations
- Provide technical consultation across business units
- Support broader Production Studio needs during high-demand periods
- Serve as backup to the Technical Manager during absences, maintaining the studio’s technical operations and producing high-profile broadcasts
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; may also have advanced degree
- 5+ years production experience, open to vendor side experience as well (i.e. post-production house; production company); open to national TV/top local market production environment or internal creative department in a consumer marketing organization as well.