Technical Director | Engineer
 Allstate Insurance | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Apr 05, 2025 | |
|
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Technical Director | Engineer leads our Production Studio's broadcast operations from cutting-edge control rooms, directing sophisticated multi-camera productions for internal livestreams and select consumer-facing broadcasts. This strategic role uniquely combines broadcast-level technical precision with creative visual direction, serving as the crucial bridge between production vision and technical execution. While technical direction is the primary focus, this position also provides essential engineering leadership to ensure best-in-class studio operations and infrastructure while executing the visual identity of a leading global brand.Beyond core technical direction responsibilities, this position champions production value through proactive technical contribution, innovation in visual storytelling, and implementation of emerging broadcast technologies including IP-based workflows and virtual production techniques. The role requires masterful coordination of technical elements under pressure while maintaining meticulous quality standards. As a passionate advocate for visual excellence, the successful candidate brings both technical precision and engineering insight, excelling at cross-functional collaboration to deliver premium content for a Fortune 100 brand. The Technical Director | Engineer reports to the Executive Producer, Production Studio. This is a hybrid role collaborating regularly on-site in Chicago, IL, with access to state-of-the-art control rooms and a cutting-edge production ecosystem. This role may also require some occasional domestic travel to execute remote live events. Key responsibilities: - Lead technical direction for live productions: - Drive engineering excellence: - Advance production studio capabilities: - Maximize production value: - Champion cross-functional collaboration: - Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Supervisory responsibilities: * The job may manage some non-supervisory contractors, consultants or temps. Preferred qualifications: Education and experience * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; may also have advanced degree * 5+ years production experience, open to vendor side experience as well (i.e. post-production house; production company); open to national TV/top local market production environment or internal creative department in a consumer marketing organization as well. * Submission of a technical direction reel showcasing broadcast-quality switching abilities is required Certificates, licenses, registrations *None required Functional skills: Technical broadcast expertise: * Basic working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Live production excellence: Engineering and technical leadership: Project management and creative execution: Communication and collaboration: Professional attributes: Skills Broadcast Engineering, Broadcasting Operations, Broadcast Technologies, Control Rooms, Live ProductionsCompensation Compensation offered for this role is $85,600.00 - 152,650.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good. You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Good Hands. Greater Together. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For jobs in San Francisco, please click "here" for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. To view the "EEO is the Law" poster click "here". This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs To view the FMLA poster, click "here". This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint. It is the Company's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment. 
| |