Broadcast Studio Operator Engineer

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Pay Range: $60300.00 $90500.00

Job Description

What Youll Do:

The Broadcast Studio Operator & Engineer is essential in ensuring the seamless operation of our broadcast productions handling both show direction technical direction and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be detailoriented techsavvy and capable of working under tight deadlines in a live production environment. The candidate will be responsible for the technical quality of a broadcast by operating equipment switching cameras inserting graphics dialing in remote presenters and taking broadcasts live online. They will also be responsible for the operation management and upkeep of all gear in our studio including inventory maintenance purchasing and assembly.

• Oversee the technical of live broadcasts live events podcasts and multicamera recordings.

• Capable of show directing and technical directing simultaneously when needed.

• Operate Blackmagic Design ATEM video switchers to switch between cameras graphics and other video sources to create the visual flow of the program.

• Execute live digital effects transitions and inserts of prerecorded videos graphics and lower thirds using Blackmagic ATEM Control Qlab PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator software.

• Monitor and adjust video and audio levels to maintain broadcast quality.

• Understand the Blackmagic Design routing system to ensure all video sources are sent to their correct destinations.

• Coordinate with producers directors and crew to ensure smooth production workflows.

• Train and mentor production staff on the use of broadcast equipment.

• Lead setup and takedown of all gear for live events and broadcasts at hotels and event centers.

• Stay on top of current trends and technology in broadcasting and know how to integrate it into our workspace.

• Work with vendors and technical teams to integrate new broadcast technologies.

• Install and maintain production switchers video servers graphics systems and routing equipment using both fiber and SDI cabling.

• Troubleshoot and repair technical issues with video audio and transmission systems including cameras microphones receivers lights switchers routers cabling network switches computers and other rackmounted gear.

• Manage and update the configuration of studio and control room equipment.

• Perform regular maintenance and software updates on production systems.

• Provide technical support for studio control room and remote productions.

• Document and maintain logs of maintenance activities and technical issues.

• Establish best practices for running broadcasts podcast recordings multicam recordings and live events.

• Assist other departments as directed including videographers graphic artists audio engineers and A/V.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Youll Need to Be Successful:

• Proven ability to produce and lead vision for corporate broadcasts podcasts video production and live events.

• Working knowledge of video switchers routers cameras graphics systems and other broadcast production equipment.

• Working knowledge of signal flow automation systems signal distribution networking protocols. and internetbased broadcasting.

• Working knowledge of Blackmagic ATEM Software Control Blackmagic Web Presenter Blackmagic Videohub

• Working knowledge of motiongraphic implementation within Blackmagic Design ATEM Software ranging from lower thirds to animations and stingers.

• Understanding of visual effects techniques used in a live environment such as chromakey blue and green screen removal and upstream and downstream keying.

• Proficient in runofshow software such as Rundown Creator or comparable.

• Proficient with live video audio and graphic playback software such as QLab PowerPoint or comparable.

• Proficient in remote presenter platforms such as WebEx Zoom Streamyard and others.

• Proficient in RTMP streaming with platforms such as Vimeo Streamyard LinkedIn Live Facebook and Youtube.

• Proficient in projectmanagement software such as Asana Jira Basecamp ClickUp or comparable.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook Word Excel Sharepoint and PowerPoint.

• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast systems.

• Ability to continually learn and adapt in a constantly evolving media environment.

• Highlevel problem solving high attention to detail with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong leadership skills; acts as a trusted advisor to team members peers and business partners.

• Ability to work and thrive in a fastpaced team environment. Critical thinking and strategic prioritization skills are mandatory.

• Strong time management and organization skills with experience balancing a high volume of projects at a time.

• Aptitude for finding creative solutions to complex problems. Must work well within a collaborative environment.

• Selfmotivated with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills ability to exhibit diplomacy and decisiveness.

• Foster and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers and/or partners.

• A demonstrated positive solutionoriented approach to unifying and motivating project teams.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to pivot in new directions based on the changing needs of the organization team members clients and partners.

• Experienced in directing shows at venues out of state. Available and willing to travel for up to 20 of the working year.

• Committed to excellence in every aspect of their work.

• Bachelors degree in Broadcast Engineering Communications Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in live production technical directing and broadcast engineering.

• 5 years of experience with industry software such as Adobe Creative Suite and Blackmagic Design.

• Certifications such as SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) are a plus.

Experience in lieu of education:

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

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Position & Application Details

FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

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