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Studio Technical Director

The Studio Technical Director establishes and maintains smooth technical production processes and collaborates with members of the production team to achieve the production objectives. He/She is responsible for the technical aspects of design, management and execution of live productions. He ensures that the technical equipment in the studio is functional and well-maintained and oversees the technical quality of all video sources. In smaller productions, he may perform vision control duties as well. The work involves meeting tight deadlines with high level of coordination with production cast and crew, as well as planning and scheduling of studio operations. He operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and will require high attention to technical details, including the ability to respond quickly to any changes under pressure. He should provide technical guidance to his team and liaise with multiple stakeholders to align planning of media operations. He is also required to be effective at planning, organizing, people management and stakeholder management.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills & Competencies

Contract and Vendor Management
Proficiency Level
"Manage performance levels against agreed contractual standards, and resolve complex contractual issues through investigation and analysi"
4
Emergency Response Management
Proficiency Level
Deploy Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRP) and collaborate with stakeholders to conduct periodic reviews and ensure emergency preparedness.
3
Legal and Compliance Management
Proficiency Level
Review production operations, processes and agreements for compliance with applicable legislations and compliance to industry norms.
4
Procurement for Production Operations
Proficiency Level
Develop procurement plans, vendor selection guidelines and select suitable vendors considering potential risks.
4
Production Budget Management
Proficiency Level
Develop production budgets for various budget heads in productions and manage approvals for operational expenses.
4

Generic Skills & Competencies

Computational Thinking
Proficiency Level
Develop and create computational models, tools and techniques to implement new solutions and apply to other problems.
Advanced
Digital Literacy
Proficiency Level
Use available software features to enhance documents, analyse and manipulate data and use ICT to organize, share and communicate information clearly and coherently.
Advanced
Communication
Proficiency Level
"Articulate and discuss ideas and persuade others to achieve common outcomes "
Intermediate
Resource Management
Proficiency Level
Establish strategies for the allocation and deployment of resources efficiently and effectively.
Advanced
Teamwork
Proficiency Level
Establish teams, design and assess tasks to continually improve team effectiveness and cultivate a sense of organizational ownership and a cooperative working environment.
Advanced

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Prepare for studio and/or outdoor broadcast (OB) production operations

• Establish a comprehensive set of technical requirements for the production based on inputs from the creative leadership
• Develop the budget and schedule for studio production based on requirements provided by creative leadership
• Advise the creative leadership on crew assignments and equipment deployment based on the production requirements
• Coordinate the technical operations of the production team in the studio
• Oversee the resourcing and deployment for technical positions and functional readiness of all equipment and facilities
• Provide training to the technical crew as necessary

Manage studio production operations

• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the studio crew
• Provide technical guidance on the use of the studio's equipment and automation systems
• Supervise all technical production crew on their studio production responsibilities
• Oversee the technical quality of all video sources
• Monitor production to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations
• Oversee adherence to workplace safety and health requirements and regulations
• Organise the strike and clean-up for the production

Manage projects

• Manage project to meet schedules, budget, manpower and technical quality targets
• Manage the design, art and technical teams to define requirements and iteratively build solutions
• Collaborate with users, technical staff and management to determine and resolve issues associated with project implementation
• Conduct regular project reviews to recommend schedule changes, cost or resource adjustments

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