Viz Graphics Operator - Weekend

Viz Graphics Operator - Weekend - Contract

Location

New York

Business Area

News and Media

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Bloomberg Media is looking for an individual with a proactive attitude who is focused, flexible, and proficient in several aspects of broadcast operations, and who can work collaboratively in a live control room and studio environment in a viz/graphics operator capacity. We’re looking for someone who can take initiative and thoroughly follow a live broadcast conversation to accurately match elements on-screen.

They will be required to work with operations, on-air talent, engineering, and editorial teams, as well as their global counterparts to ensure high-quality visual production on an early morning, weekend (part-time) basis.

• Participate in pre-show meetings with editorial and technical teams to align show vision.
• Move quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced live broadcast environment to deliver a high-quality visual product.
• Operate a live broadcast graphics rundown, firing lower-third and full screen graphics to various engines while communicating with control room crew and editorial colleagues for a 3-hour production.
• Proactively change graphics to accurately follow topic changes and breaking news developments, working quickly to match relevant graphics with the on-air conversation as they become available.
• Communicate with Team Leads to report on issues and faults that will impact global counterparts.

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of experience working in a live TV environment.
• 2 years of experience operating within Vizrt ecosystem or with relevant live graphics software (Xpression, Chyron).
• An ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy under tight deadlines in high pressure situations in live broadcast environment.
• Familiarity with ENPS or other relevant broadcast news rundown software
• A strong desire to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple streams of information simultaneously while operating live graphics system.
• Early morning weekend availability is required.

If this sounds like you, apply today! We're eager to speak with you.

Salary Range = 45 - 50 USD Hourly

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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