Technical Director Lead

The Best Players Need the Best People.

For more than 50 years, the PGA TOUR has been a showcase for the world's finest players, organizing premier golf tournaments that have collectively raised an impressive $3.64 billion for charitable causes.

Now, we're on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals eager to contribute to the next exciting chapter in our rich history. Just three years after unveiling our 187,000 square foot Global Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, we're expanding with the addition of a second building to accommodate our growing business and the surging popularity of our sport.

Introducing PGA TOUR STUDIOS, a cutting-edge media facility spanning three floors and 165,000 square feet. Opening its doors in January 2025, the facility will house eight spacious production control rooms, eight audio control rooms, and versatile studios. With a five-fold expansion in production capabilities, we're gearing up to strengthen our technical direction team. This team will play a crucial role in supporting PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, PGA TOUR international feed, PGA TOUR Champions and Korn Ferry telecasts, original programming, digital content, creative design and more.

This is an unprecedented opportunity to propel your career to new heights with the PGA TOUR.

This position is responsible for the direct management of all staff and freelance Technical Directors (TD) for all PGA TOUR produced live broadcasts. This department manager will collaborate with the engineering and live production teams to create the standard operating procedures for all TD operations including the setup of Switcher consoles, working with the production team, operators including graphics and replay. This position will also work as a primary TD for live broadcasts that include PGA TOUR LIVE, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry tour, as well as others.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or related technical education required.Minimum of ten years' experience in switching live programming.

Experience managing people.

Sports production background preferred, experience with the game of golf a plusExpert knowledge of Grass Valley ConsolesKnowledge of RTS Adam intercom systemKnowledge of the technical parameters of video signals, including SMPTE 2110-30Knowledge of video compliance standardsExcellent time management and organizational skills Schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays with weekly schedule primarily Wednesday – Sunday

Responsibilities/Duties

Direct management of all Technical Directors at the PGA TOUR including both freelance and staffFocus on ongoing refinement of procedures, training, standards and workflows of all live video operationsCommissioning and setup of all Grass Valley consoles based on show needsConfiguring router panels based on show needsProvide switching for live broadcasts as directed by the daily scheduleResponsible for proficient operation of all equipment in the production control roomsMaintain current knowledge of technical trends in the broadcast production industry.Communicate all technical equipment problems immediately to Engineering through the maintenance reports and assist Engineering in locating and identifying equipment problems as neededMaintain operations within the guidelines of PGA TOUR Technical Procedures ManualResponsible for checking the schedule daily for assignments and call times