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.