Toronto, Ontario, Canada
15 hours ago
Technical Director / Switcher - Short Term Assignment

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD General

Pay Details:

$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

The Strategic & Editorial Content (SEC) Group is TD Wealth's content centre of excellence, responsible for developing editorial, strategic, and technical content that highlights the depth and breadth of TD Wealth expertise and showcases our thought leadership to TD clients and the world. The team is comprised of talented content professionals who bring together their editorial, production, creative and technical expertise to create industry-leading financial content across digital and broadcast streams. SEC properties include: MoneyTalk "Brought to you by TD," available at www.moneytalkgo.com and distributed across multiple TD ecosystems, MoneyTalk Live, streamed daily through TD WebBroker, and MoneyTalk on BNN Bloomberg, broadcast weekly on CTV properties, as well as live and original programming on multiple radio stations and various social channels each week.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Director/Switcher to facilitate live switching and direction of multiple productions across various platforms. This role requires strong technical proficiency in video switchers and production equipment, the ability to coordinate seamlessly with production staff, and the confidence to make quick, creative decisions in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for visual storytelling, a calm and focused demeanor under pressure, and experience directing live events, and studio productions from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for directing and executing live and pre-recorded Financial News productions in a fully equipped Control Room and Studio. (Directing and switching in a NDI / VizRT powered control room.)

Execute the overall vision of the show as directed by show producers

Work directly with talent in-show, clearly communicating direction and flow, and responding to their creative ideas

Works to elevate the technical production through creative vision and technical expertise.

Publishing shows including administering, captioning, and uploading to TD'S various platforms.

Ability to edit basic show segments with quick turnarounds

Regularly clean and organize the studio environment; maintain all equipment and supplies to ensure a safe professional and efficient workspace

Other duties as required

Core Skills & Competencies

Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with control room staff, producers, and talent to ensure seamless collaboration.

A multi-tasker and able to deal with the high pressure of a live show

Proficient at organizing and prepping assets for shows

Comfortable with very tight timelines

Able to troubleshoot technical challenges that arise

Works well with others and as a strong team member
 

Qualifications & Experience

7-10 years of experience in broadcast television

Media Production Degree considered an asset

Experience directing and switching live and live-to-tape studio productions (Knowledge of the VizRT eco system is an asset, including Viz Vectar, Trio, Pilot, and Multiplay)

A strong understanding of all control room positions and creative/technical aspects of show production

Understanding and experience in floor management, camera placement, audio mixing, Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, and video wall display

This is a 15 month Short Term Assignment

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.


Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.


Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet
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