Game Night Staff: EVS Operator (Part-Time/Seasonal)

The EVS Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of an EVS XT-Go system in a live studio environment. This role involves planning and implementing editing, archiving, and playback strategies for productions. Key responsibilities include operating the EVS XT-Go for various programs, editing game highlights, integrating clips from additional sources, and troubleshooting equipment issues. The operator will also manage EVS machines and work with engineering and producers to meet production needs.

Must Have

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience operating the EVS for professional broadcasts
• Knowledge of live television production processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment requiring quick-turnaround of video feeds
• Outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Operate the EVS XT-Go for programs such as pregame and postgame shows
• Edit game highlights and player packages with minimal direct supervision
• Manage multiple EVS XT-Go machines to ensure appropriate space
• Use X-File software to retrieve and archive clips

Good to Have

• Additional control room expertise in areas such as Technical Director
• Tape Playback expertise
• Robotic Camera Control expertise
• Graphics expertise
• Video Shading expertise

Position Overview:

The EVS Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of an EVS XT-Go system in a live studio environment. This role will work with a wide variety of personnel to plan and implement optimum editing, archiving, and playback strategies for productions.

Do you have additional control room expertise in areas such as Technical Director, Tape Playback, Robotic Camera Control, Graphics, and Video Shading?! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Engineering Department on efforts related to EVS processes, updates, and technical questions.
• Provide insight and direction to freelance EVS operators on workflow and standard procedures.
• Manage multiple EVS XT-Go machines to ensure appropriate space is available on each machine and that meaningful material is archived in a systematic way.
• Meet with show producers and directors to determine the best use of the EVS for production needs.
• Operate the EVS XT-Go for programs such as pregame and postgame shows, press conferences, studio shows, and alternate broadcasts.
• Edit game highlights and player packages with minimal direct supervision. Follow edit notes on a rundown. Edit efficiently and creatively.
• Integrate clips from additional sources such as Adobe Premiere and Chyron Paint into highlight packages.
• Use a router to ensure accurate sourcing of video feeds.
• Understand how to use the EVS network to navigate to machines in other areas of the facility.
• Use X-File software to retrieve and archive clips.
• Troubleshoot problems as they occur and report equipment issues to Engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience operating the EVS for professional broadcasts.
• Knowledge of live television production processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment requiring quick-turnaround of video feeds.
• Outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• An interest in sports and MSE’s teams.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.