Media technical director

Also known as

Technical director, television floor manager, technical producer, lighting director, production director, studio director, location director

AUT programmes

• Screen Production Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies
• Radio and Audio Media Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

Work environment

• Usually work irregular hours and may work early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Usually work in offices, newsrooms, TV studios and radio stations and may travel locally and nationally
• Need to be accurate, organised and work well under pressure

Typical tasks

• Direct technical parts of broadcasts or shows
• Operate control consoles for sound, lighting or video
• Plan technical needs for projects
• Manage content for broadcasts or shows
• Lead work of production team
• Create graphics and animations for media
• Monitor broadcasts
• Inspect and test recording equipment
• Train others to use production tools
• Switch video sources during live shows

Salary information

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Further study options

• Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies