ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: Houston Operations is looking for a Technical Director with skills in broadcast/media management and technical operations to join our team! Responsibilities include overseeing the technical aspects related to the broadcast production supporting TelevisaUnivision’s Centro del Tiempo in Houston, Texas. This includes operation production switcher and basic understanding of all equipment in the PCR. The Technical Director will report to the Director of Operations. The News Production Operations Team culture is one of responsiveness to internal clients and to inform the external audience. ABOUT YOU: This candidate should be detail oriented with a can-do attitude. Suppose you are excited about creating content for a large audience and are passionate about your community and its challenges. In that case, being a member in the Univision Houston Operation team is your job. YOUR DAY-DAY: + Operate a Sony switcher. + Operate switcher and Direct promos and briefs. + Apply technical expertise to resolve technical issues that arise in the control room. + Collaborate closely with producers and production staff in preparing rundowns and coordinating graphics. + Work with Engineering to ensure that all equipment is operating properly. + Perform other duties as assigned. YOU HAVE: + Associate degree in television production or equivalent work experience + Minimum of 2 years of experience as Technical Director of live shows. + Must have a working knowledge of control room workflows and an understanding of basic audio, GFX, and server playouts. + Knowledge of Sony Switcher and Sony ELC automation software is preferred. + Understand proper video and audio levels. + Knowledge of iNEWS and Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel). + Must communicate effectively with meteorologists and production staff to prepare rundowns and coordinate graphics. + Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize. + Must be able to perform well under pressure and live event situations. + Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred. + Employees will be expected to commit to a specific schedule in the time indicated. + As this position supports a 24x7 operation, the candidate must, in addition to being able to work regular hours, have on-call availability and flexibility to workdays, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice. Additionally, the candidate may be required to work on-site for extended periods to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as natural or man-made disasters or weather coverage. Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. About TelevisaUnivision As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com. Sobre TelevisaUnivision Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com