Studio Camera Operator/ Swing

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