Seasonal Viz Operator

NFL Media is looking for a highly motivated Viz Operator to set up and play out all graphic elements that are integrated into pre-recorded and live programming. This Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production requirements for live and pre-recorded programming under the supervision of the show’s director and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Execute cleanly on-air in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment


• Quickly troubleshoot graphic errors with Producers


• Have strong understanding of broadcast language and must also be able to work with various individuals and personalities


• Move quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced broadcast environment


• Collaborate with the technical team and editorial personnel in order to ensure a quality visual presentation to our audience


• Independently follow, read and execute all relevant tasks outlined in a live or taped broadcast rundown


• Provide support to transmission during non-show hours


• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree and/or relevant work experience is preferred


• Two years of graphic playout experience in a live control room environment


• Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year experience working with Viz in a live control room

Preferred Qualifications

• Viz University Certification


• Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment


• ENPS/iNews knowledge is a plus

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Ability to identify/trouble shoot audio and video problems with satellite and fiber transmission systems

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Have strong typing, spelling and grammatical skills

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• This is an on-call position working less than 29 hours/week


• Flexibility to work early morning, evening, overnight hours, weekends, holidays & remote production

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.