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Technical Director roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship when the position requires a specialty occupation degree. Singaporean nationals bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, with 5,400 annual visas rarely filling and consulate processing replacing USCIS petitions, making your path to U.S. leadership roles faster and more predictable.
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Bloomberg Media is seeking someone highly proactive to Direct/TD, lead and support live TV production. We’re looking for the type of person who thrives under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced control room environment. Someone with creative ambition and desire to make ideas flourish into new high-quality production. A candidate with a thorough understanding of control room and TV studio environments to collaborate alongside editorial, technical and engineering teams on an early morning, weekend (part-time) basis. This leader will inspire and lead a technical team through live production and work closely with editorial teams aligning on vision, production and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align show vision.
- Conduct pre-broadcast testing of studio and control room infrastructure. Verifying video and audio signal flows: Sony switcher setup, studio setup, intercoms, tally system before going live.
- Direct technical crew during live broadcast production, including in-studio jib camera operator, while planning ahead in the rundown (ENPS experience preferred) and remaining aligned with editorial direction throughout a 3-hour production.
- Execute live switching of studio cameras, jib, remote feeds and remote guests via Sony MVS switcher.
- Comfortable managing video playback software as well as feeding studio LED surfaces with graphic elements.
- Communicate with Team Leads to report on successes, issues, and faults that will impact global counterparts.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of experience working in live TV environment.
Experience directing live multicamera productions.
Experience switching shows, Sony MVS switcher experience preferred, but not required.
- Solid communication skills. Adaptable to real time changes in rundown and comfortable providing direction to technical crew through production. Comfortable speaking up, making decisions, and clearly communicating with the technical crew.
- High level of attention to detail when it comes to shot composition and talent/studio choreography.
- Early morning weekend availability is required.
If this sounds like you, apply today! We're eager to speak with you.
Salary Range: 65 - 75 USD Hourly
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bloomberg provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format or using specialized equipment. To request an adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job, please email AMER_recruit@bloomberg.net (Americas), EMEA_recruit@bloomberg.net (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or APAC_recruit@bloomberg.net (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for. We may share your information with a third party provider of accommodations services who may use this information to reach out to you for the purposes of accommodating your application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics.
BROADCAST DIRECTOR/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (Part-Time)
Bloomberg Media is seeking someone highly proactive to Direct/TD, lead and support live TV production. We’re looking for the type of person who thrives under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced control room environment. Someone with creative ambition and desire to make ideas flourish into new high-quality production. A candidate with a thorough understanding of control room and TV studio environments to collaborate alongside editorial, technical and engineering teams on an early morning, weekend (part-time) basis. This leader will inspire and lead a technical team through live production and work closely with editorial teams aligning on vision, production and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align show vision.
- Conduct pre-broadcast testing of studio and control room infrastructure. Verifying video and audio signal flows: Sony switcher setup, studio setup, intercoms, tally system before going live.
- Direct technical crew during live broadcast production, including in-studio jib camera operator, while planning ahead in the rundown (ENPS experience preferred) and remaining aligned with editorial direction throughout a 3-hour production.
- Execute live switching of studio cameras, jib, remote feeds and remote guests via Sony MVS switcher.
- Comfortable managing video playback software as well as feeding studio LED surfaces with graphic elements.
- Communicate with Team Leads to report on successes, issues, and faults that will impact global counterparts.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of experience working in live TV environment.
Experience directing live multicamera productions.
Experience switching shows, Sony MVS switcher experience preferred, but not required.
- Solid communication skills. Adaptable to real time changes in rundown and comfortable providing direction to technical crew through production. Comfortable speaking up, making decisions, and clearly communicating with the technical crew.
- High level of attention to detail when it comes to shot composition and talent/studio choreography.
- Early morning weekend availability is required.
If this sounds like you, apply today! We're eager to speak with you.
Salary Range: 65 - 75 USD Hourly
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bloomberg provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format or using specialized equipment. To request an adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job, please email AMER_recruit@bloomberg.net (Americas), EMEA_recruit@bloomberg.net (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or APAC_recruit@bloomberg.net (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for. We may share your information with a third party provider of accommodations services who may use this information to reach out to you for the purposes of accommodating your application.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics.
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Translate your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation standards
Singapore polytechnic diplomas don't automatically satisfy the H-1B1 visa bachelor's degree requirement. Confirm your NUS or NTU degree maps to a directly related U.S. field using your O*NET occupation profile before targeting roles.
Target employers with established LCA filing infrastructure
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies with active DOL Labor Condition Application history for Technical Director roles, so you're approaching employers who already understand the H-1B1 visa filing process rather than educating them from scratch.
Verify your job title qualifies as a specialty occupation
Technical Director spans creative, engineering, and technology contexts. The DOL evaluates the specific duties, not just the title. Confirm your role requires a degree in a directly related discipline, not general management or leadership skills alone.
Negotiate the LCA filing timeline into your offer stage
The employer must file and receive DOL certification of the LCA before your consulate appointment. Build at least 10 business days for LCA processing into your start date negotiation so certification doesn't delay your visa stamp.
Check prevailing wage requirements before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and job category. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer meets the DOL threshold before signing, not after.
Prepare for consular nonimmigrant intent scrutiny at your interview
H-1B1 visa does not permit dual intent, meaning consular officers assess whether you intend to remain temporarily. Have clear documentation of Singapore ties and a defined employment period to address intent questions directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore purposes?
It depends on the specific duties, not the title. A Technical Director overseeing engineering systems, software architecture, or broadcast technology typically qualifies because the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field. A Technical Director in a general creative or production management capacity may face more scrutiny if USCIS determines the position doesn't require a specific degree discipline.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Technical Director roles?
The H-1B1 visa has no lottery, a dedicated 5,400-visa annual allocation for Singaporeans that rarely fills, and processes entirely at the consulate rather than through USCIS petition. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so you can't concurrently pursue a green card while on H-1B1 status the way you can on H-1B. For Singaporeans with a qualifying offer, H-1B1 is typically faster to obtain.
How do I find Technical Director jobs where employers already understand H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history specific to H-1B1 Singapore. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the process, so conversations about sponsorship start from a position of employer familiarity rather than requiring you to explain the visa category from scratch.
Can my employer file the LCA for a Technical Director role before I have a confirmed start date?
Yes. The DOL allows LCA filing with a projected employment start date, and employers can file before a final start date is confirmed. The certified LCA is valid for up to three years. Your employer should file as soon as the offer is extended to avoid certification delays pushing back your consulate appointment and actual start date.
Does H-1B1 Singapore cover Technical Director roles at startup companies or only large enterprises?
Employer size isn't a statutory eligibility factor for H-1B1 visa. What matters is that the employer can demonstrate the role is a genuine specialty occupation and that they'll meet the prevailing wage obligation set by DOL. Startups can sponsor H-1B1 visas, but they face closer scrutiny on financial viability and whether a Technical Director role at an early-stage company genuinely requires the level of specialization H-1B1 demands.