Live Stream Video Production Technical Director Job at HighPoint Global, Washington DC

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  • HighPoint Global
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Description

Live Stream Video Production Technical Director

 

HighPoint Digital’s professionals focus exclusively on helping government agencies and companies implement their most critically strategic initiatives. Step into a role that blends the art of storytelling with technical prowess as a Live Stream Video Production Technical Director. Here, you'll not only ensure the technical brilliance of our live streaming events such as the Department's daily press briefing, live virtual press hits, and straight to camera studio recordings, but also shape the narrative by identifying impactful topics aligned with strategic goals. Your mission will be to bring these stories to life, reaching out to relevant global audiences through innovative, data-driven and educational live streams in long and short formats. With your creative vision and technical expertise, you'll help the Department of State engage with the world in real-time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct the technical execution of live streams, handling cameras, audio, lighting, graphics, and conducting meticulous pre-production tests.
  • Conduct live video switching for long and short-form live streams
  • Possess mastery of control-room audio and video switching boards
  • Promptly edit live stream recordings, infuse them with the right metadata, and archive the material following established protocols.
  • Innovate and refine live streaming capabilities, adapting workflows and technologies to meet the studio's standards and the diverse needs of an international audience.
  • Curate and select meaningful topics for live stream events that resonate with our diplomatic objectives and speak to targeted audiences worldwide.
  • Develop creative strategies to present complex diplomatic subjects in an accessible and engaging manner for diverse audiences.
  • Identify and recruit subject-matter experts and dynamic on-camera talent to deliver content compellingly and authoritatively.
  • Coach and prepare talent for live presentations, ensuring message clarity and delivery are on point.
  • Oversee the operational readiness of production equipment and settings, including the physical arrangement of gear as needed.
  • Write scripts and content outlines that bring diplomatic initiatives to the forefront, facilitating informed discussions and enhanced public understanding.
  • Foster strong relationships with State Department stakeholders, providing technical and creative guidance throughout the production process.
  • Demonstrate expertise across all live streaming platforms and production equipment to ensure a smooth and professional broadcast.
  • Keep abreast of and integrate new trends in live streaming and video editing, pushing the envelope of digital diplomacy.
  • Create comprehensive content using web conferencing platforms for a more engaged and interactive audience experience.

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proven track record in topic research, audience identification, and creative content development for educational purposes.
  • Experience in talent scouting, preparation, and scriptwriting for live productions.
  • Proficiency with web conferencing tools such as Zoom and expertise in live streaming technologies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of social media engagement and analytical tools, particularly for X (Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.
  • Capability to interact professionally with international audiences and manage on-camera talent, with a strong preference for those seasoned in coordinating with VIPs.
  • Flexibility to travel internationally for production and training assignments.
  • Exceptional poise and adaptability in fast-paced, live production scenarios, with an aptitude for quick problem-solving.
  • Keen interest in current events, U.S. politics, global affairs, and public diplomacy.
  • Strong individual initiative and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and the agility to adapt to change.
  • Positive, unflappable, and resilient temperament, especially in high-stress situations.
  • Skill in multitasking and setting priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

 EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in live stream production, showcased through an extensive and varied online portfolio.
  • Educational background in film, video production, or a closely related field.

 

 

ABOUT HIGHPOINT:  

HighPoint is a growth-oriented firm that provides a unique, differentiated employee culture relative to our Federal market peers. We leverage this growth-oriented and employee-focused culture to attract and retain a higher grade of talent than our peers to be an employer of choice.        

HighPoint helps government agencies elevate the citizen experience (CX) by improving the touchpoints through which citizens interact with government. We were founded in 2006 by Ben Lanius with the spirit of transforming how agencies connect with and empower citizens to deliver on mission-critical objectives.        

 

At HighPoint, our focus is on delivering results that matter. We support and modernize our federal customer’s mission critical systems and functions. Agility is at our core: it is the mantra that drives us to succeed. We work quickly, analytically and deliver on agency priorities.        

HighPoint is a privately held company with a team of over 130 passionate professionals spread across 12 states in the U.S. 

 

HighPoint Digital, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  

 

HighPoint Digital, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with HighPoint’s legal duty to furnish information.    

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