Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
TelevisaUnivision is looking for a Freelance Technical Operator to join our team!
ABOUT YOU:
The candidate must be passionate, driven, Flexible and willing to contribute in as part of operations department.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
• Assist all elements of on-air elements, audio, and video of a station television program or segment
• Blocking, coding of rundown and production execution of a newscast, pre-recorded show, live cut-ins, pre-recorded cut-ins and station ID’s
• Coding and technical execution of local news and programming utilizing Ross Overdrive
• Studio Control Operation - Knowledge of Vizrt Graphics Operation Software
• Direct Live Show - Knowledge of Ross switcher, Ross Overdrive and Avid ecosystem.
• Candidate should have a good understanding of working in an automated news environment
• Provide direction to talent and other production crew members.
• Knowledge of control room production within a 24-hour news cycle including Robo-Cam Operation and Lighting Operation. Knowledge of Inbound feed management, prep/processing, and routing (Microwave & Satellite) - Avid Capture Recording Equipment.
• Communication with all departments at station, master control operations hub and sat ops centers
YOU HAVE:
• A individual who has experience as a Director / Technical Director or both. .
• Must have minimum of four years of industry experience and understanding of television production.
• Required to have the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment and demonstrate ability to remain calm under pressure and think critically.
• Applicant must be able to work with and solid understanding of newsroom computers systems and applications used for producing segments, Non-linear Editing - Knowledge of Avid Media Composer and Media Central editing software and basic programs: Inews, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Numbers and Keynote.
• Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• This position will require the employee to be a member or join the IBEW union
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.