The Graphics Operator I at ESPN executes graphics using in-house playout applications for live studio and event productions.  Responsibilities include operating playout applications, enforcing network formats, ensuring graphic accuracy and timeliness, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating effectively across teams. The role demands flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and involves maintaining records, responding to communication, and potentially training new hires.  The ideal candidate possesses intermediate skills with Windows-based playout applications and has 2+ years of on-air graphics experience in a major market or network environment.  Strong communication, sports knowledge, and accuracy are essential for this fast-paced environment.

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                <div class="additional-field-value-razor"><div><div><b>Departmental Summary:&nbsp; </b>We build, enhance and playout the <i>Edit </i>+ <i>Animation + Graphics Innovation + P</i><i>layout</i> team’s world-class designs, utilizing the most state-of-the-art graphics technology in the industry.&nbsp; We are partners with all studio and event productions to showcase statistics and sports information around the clock to enhance our visual storytelling.&nbsp; We are constantly evaluating and adapting our workflows while staffing for maximum efficiencies.</div><div><p></p><p><b>Position Summary: </b>Executes graphics on an intermediate level using ESPN developed playout applications for event and studio productions.&nbsp; Maintains quality of ESPN’s on-air product for daily/nightly studio and event productions.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li>Operates ESPN developed playout applications for live studio and event productions</li><li>Works independently on studio and event assignments</li><li>Enforces studio and event formats of ESPN’s networks and its promo look</li><li>Ensures the accuracy and timely preparation of graphics on all productions</li><li>Able to effectively communicate across the organization to report technical problems.&nbsp; Must also be able to clearly articulate source of problems in defective equipment reports</li><li>Required to work flexible hours and days as production assignments dictate including weekends, nights and holidays</li><li>Reviews daily schedules and ensures prompt arrivals for assignments</li><li>Maintains administrative records including shift assignment reports and other required documentation</li><li>Reads and responds to email notifications and other company-supported communication tools</li><li>Upholds production support responsibilities when necessary</li><li>Trains new hires on various studio productions</li><li>Fulfills Show Lead responsibilities on multiple productions, including thorough graphics documentation, workflow efficiencies, and communication with peers</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li>Able to perform at an intermediate level with functions of Windows-based playout applications</li><li>Two or more years of on-air graphics systems playout experience in a major market or at the network level&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications</li><li>Thorough sports knowledge is preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to work unusual hours and must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines</li><li>Must be accurate spellers and possess strong communication skills</li><li>Must have reliable transportation to work</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Demonstrates versatility on all studio shows including international productions</li><li>Proficient understanding of production terminology, control room etiquette, and overall professionalism</li><li>Proficient understanding of the various graphics packages and operational procedures</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Education</b><b>:</b></p><p>High School Diploma or Equivalent</p><p></p><p><b>Preferred Education</b><b>:</b></p><p>College degree in Communications, Television &amp; Video Production, Multi-Media, Sports Broadcast Journalism</p><p></p><p>#ESPNMedia</p></div><div></div></div></div>
            
            
            
            
            
            
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Graphics Operator I