Rebel News is seeking a candidate who is well versed in video production to join our growing team as our Technical Director.
The Technical Director would be the most senior technical member on our team. A successful candidate will be familiar with Tricaster operations, Adobe Creative Suite, and have a desire to grow in our company and industry. An ideal candidate will have a familiarity with Rebel News and/or a strong grasp of Canadian and conservative politics and affairs.
This position will work out of our head office in Toronto.
Responsibilities:
- Tricaster Operations:
- Ability to wire studio and Tricaster
- Switchboard operation for live and recorded shows
- Livestream to different platforms using Tricaster
- Use Tricaster to make Zoom and Skype calls
- Production:
- Video editing
- Ability to pull videos and articles from across the internet
- Book guests for various Rebel News shows, including daily Ezra Levant Show
- Run teleprompter
- Monitor viewers chats and "tips" and send to talent to read on air
- Direct live and pre-recorded production.
- Coordinate daily livestreams.
- Maintain studio equipment.
- Work with the Head of Production to implement new in-house studio setups for content creation.
- Ordering equipment as required.
- Lighting the studio.
- Periodic production assistance (camera).
- Checking that shows are posted properly and alerting relevant staff if there are problems.
- Operating occasional special weekend and evening livestreams.
Qualifications:
- Expert proficiency in AV equipment/systems
- Comprehensive understanding of sound and lighting, and the operation of production equipment.
- Understanding of multiple types of equipment and knowledge of how they all fit together.
- Editing skills with a demonstrable portfolio of video work.
- Familiarity and experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- Must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Excellent communication skills, including active listening
- Familiarity with YouTube is an asset.
- Graphic design and 3d animation skills are an asset.
Personality:
- Attention to detail.
- Professionalism, integrity and discretion.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Occasional evening work required (election specials or urgent breaking news.)
- Effectively able to work with a remote team.
Job type:
Full-time.
Salary:
Compensation commensurate with experience. Full time staff receive health benefits after passing a three month probation period.