Technical Director (Los Angeles, Ca)

Full Time

Los Angeles, CAPosted 18 days ago

Role Overview

The Athletic is hiring a Technical Director (Los Angeles, Ca). This is a full-time role in Los Angeles. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.

About the Role

The Athletic is seeking a razor-sharp, unflappable Technical Director to spearhead the technical execution of our new flagship daily live show. Sitting in "Seat 1" of the control room, you will be the absolute backbone of the broadcast, responsible for translating the Senior Producer's editorial cues into flawless, real-time on-screen action.

This is a highly technical, fast-paced role that requires instantaneous decision-making. You will operate the video switcher, manage multi-cam studio setups, route remote guest feeds, and oversee the health of the live stream from "fade up" to sign-off. The ideal candidate is a control room veteran who possesses a deep understanding of modern IP/digital streaming workflows and stays perfectly calm when breaking news forces an on-the-fly technical pivot.

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Where is the Technical Director (Los Angeles, Ca) position at The Athletic located?

This position is based in Los Angeles. The Athletic has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Technical Director (Los Angeles, Ca) at The Athletic earn?

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When was the Technical Director (Los Angeles, Ca) role at The Athletic posted?

This role was posted on June 22, 2026 (18 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.