Automated Production Control Operator

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities:

• Primary job responsibility is coding and technical execution of local news and programming utilizing the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control Environment while working closely with producers to make sure the programs are professionally done, aired on time, and free from error.

Other responsibilities include:

• Direction of talent and other production crew members.

• Collaborate with editorial and technical personnel to produce high quality, compelling content.

• Document technical procedures and processes.

• Operate graphic and clip playback server operation via Ross Xpression and Dalet Brio and robotic camera controls using Ross Software (Smart shell).

• Set-up and maintain studio equipment and lighting.

• Work with management and engineering staff to continually refine workflows, creating new efficiencies and capabilities.

• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcast using imaginative video, audio and graphics effects.

• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians on broadcasts.

• Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:
• One year of related work experience including: Responsibility for performing work as director and/or technical director of a news program.
• Minimum one year of hands-on experience with automated production control systems.
• Experience with advanced production switcher operation and setup, manual and automated graphics play out, robotic camera operation and playback server operations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish oral proficiency.
• External applicants must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Must be willing to work in Las Vegas, NV area.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with Ross Overdrive.
• Able to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines.
• Knowledge of control room production within a 24-hour news cycle
• Familiarity with Dalet Galaxy, Dalet OneCut, Ross Xpression, Ross Furio robotics system.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to seek simple solutions to complex problems.
• A sense of urgency and desire to learn emerging technologies.
• Strong journalistic skills.
• Significant experience in the news environment.
• Understanding in camera settings either in Iris, Focus, Volume, Light, etc.
• Knowledge in Adobe Premiere Pro or any other Editing platform.

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