The Job
Fast-Growing weekly Health News and Talk Show is seeing a Tricaster Operator. The Tricaster Operator will be responsible for directing multi-camera live-streams using a Newtek Tricaster 2 Elite on a variety of digital streaming platforms.
The right candidate for this role has a passion for transparency, and integrity in journalism. They are not intimidated by being part of a team on the front lines of a world-changing mission to bring evidence-based, often controversial, factual information to light.
Responsibilities
This position will work closely with the Technical Director, as well as Producers, Editors, and Production Assistants, to assist in a range of production-related needs, from technical requests, to visual asset creation. The right candidate will have a strong ability to manage a range of audio and video scenarios within a studio environment. Previous experience in live broadcast and streaming is required.
Duties will include:
-Launching, Recording Programs and segments for Archive
-Prepare, set up, test, studio equipment prior to filming/streaming
-Live Switching weekly and other live broadcasts, for up to 6 cameras, while integrating visual assets including tape packages with audio, Broll, stills, live website captures, lower thirds and graphics, live guests via Skype or Zoom, etc, on queue from director.
-Serve as tech support for all aspects of live & recorded production
-Other production-based tasks as needed
Qualifications:
-Proficiency in operating a NewTek Tricaster 2 Elite
-At least 2 years experience in a broadcast environment
-Production management experience
-Professional Editing experience with FCPX or Adobe Premier preferred
-Advanced knowledge of Video Formats
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment
-Strong verbal and written communication skills