EVS Operator

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From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...
The EVS operator is responsible for EVS and File Server operation as well as playback, recording, quick turn editing, telestration effects, slow-motion controlled replays during game and/or studio broadcast productions.  The EVS operator will be responsible for maintaining a high level of skill, speed, and knowledge regarding the EVS system including but not limited to elements like video, animations, transitions and more.  This person will have a passion for sports with a creative eye and understanding for storytelling

Your Role Accountabilities...

LIVE/TAPED PRODUCTIONS

• Operates EVS and file server equipment (playback, recording, editing, telestration effects, slow-motion replay)
• Operates video and audio routers
• Creatively and proactively sell shots to the Show Producer and Assistant Director with an understanding of the storytelling needed for the Production
• Producing quick turn editing during live games and studio productions that include replays, teasers and highlight packages under the pressure and time constraints of live television
• Anticipate the proper clips to use while editing segments of the show needed for a later airing
• Collaborate with the Show Assistant Director and corresponding remote sites to help achieve the video needs of the assigned production
• Archives video and audio clips as necessary to maintain an effective level of clip storage

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

• Works closely with the EVS Technical Specialist and the Senior EVS operator to gain more in-depth knowledge on file server information and advanced EVS operations
• Work closely with Technical Operations and Production (BEST) Engineering to identify, troubleshoot and solve technical problems in EVS workflow.  Making sure each problem is resolved to completion
• Works with the Senior EVS operator to create documentation for the set up of the EVS machine workflow for the assigned Production

Qualifications & Experiences...

• 6 – 8 years of network level broadcast production experience operating as an EVS Operator for live game, live remote and/or live studio productions
• Knowledgeable of current industry standards
• Knowledge of File Server operations (IP Director, XFile)
• Knowledge of video and audio router operations
• Able to read and understand documentation for set up of EVS machine workflow for assigned production
• Must have strong leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Must take ownership and accountability for assigned productions
• Good computer skills, a logical approach and creative eye
• Must be able to handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints
• Able to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays

Not Required but preferred experience:

• Knowledgeable of iNews
• Knowledge and passion for major sports (NBA, MLB, NHL, US Soccer, etc)
• Knowledgeable of new technologies available or on the horizon

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