Position Summary:
Provide technical support, including audio, for live and recorded content production, which includes delivery, installation/set-up, and basic operation of broadcast and IT related equipment in or outside broadcast facilities. Position often works in a fast-paced production environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
Essential Duties:
· Reporting into the Production Supervisor, support day-to-day operations of studio technology systems, software, and equipment.
· Focus on camera and lighting (Studio or Location productions).
· Transport and setup of all audio equipment as required.
· Assist with pre-show facilities checks.
· Fill show roles during productions as assigned, with a focus on camera and lighting related positions.
· Perform equipment prep, configuration and check-in / check-outs to studio staff as well as routine maintenance and updates.
· Work with Video Production team on video productions, live productions, operation of multi-camera studio, video switching, signal routing, character generation, digital effects equipment, cameras, hard disk video recorders, video distribution switchers and audio mixers, studio lighting equipment, microphones and other audio equipment.
· Transport and setup of video, lighting, audio equipment, mixers, microphones, field records, etc. as required
· Manage client interaction and expectations regarding video production support efforts
· Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
· Build a knowledge base of each client’s business, systems and objectives
· Resolve or escalate issues in a timely fashion
· Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
· Perform other job-related duties and projects as needed and assigned.
Qualifications:
· 5+ years in a TV/ Audio production environment (remote, studio, broadcast, on location)
· General knowledge of microphone selection and audio engineering for broadcast.
· General knowledge of operating studio audio consoles and field audio recorders/microphones during studio and on-location shoots
· Basic understanding of wireless systems, IFBs, direct boxes, intercom, sound reinforcement, mix-minuses, and field audio
· Familiar with mic placement techniques for lavalieres, handhelds, and musical instruments
· Education or training in production or computer platforms, IP/IT technologies with excellent troubleshooting skills.
· Hands on experience with audio/video switching, connectivity, routing, terminations, encoding, and signal flow.
· Demonstrated familiarity with basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.)
· Self-motivated & Resourceful – ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems in a cool and collected manner in high pressure environments
· Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
· Must be able to communicate effectively in a team
· Must be willing to be on call for coverage of critical technical systems
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop.
· Ability to operate a keyboard; view a video display terminal screen, ability to use telephone equipment.
· Must be able to climb ladders up to 24 feet tall and lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 30 pounds.
Company requires all candidate be fully vaccinated.
Gravity Media
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