Part-time Playback/ EVS Operator

EVS Playback operator is expected to Execute playback to air functions using EVS IP Director during live and pre-recorded show production. Curate preproduced elements to recue, organize show content using an ENPS Rundown, effectively communicate with Edit Coordinators, Producers, AD’s & Directors while accurately cueing and playing tape elements in fast paced, high pressure live situations.

EVS LSM Operator will be required to perform fundamental and advanced EVS Operations using LSM Via. Support Live Production building highlight playlist packages, clip and element playback, quick turnaround editing of sound bites, interviews, preproduced segments and executing segment fixes. Work and communicate effectively with others in fast paced, high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge of EVS & IP Director basic and advanced system operations


• Curate recues or game highlight clipping/building for specific shows.


• Immediate turnaround of inbound feeds, key plays and sound bites.


• Manage multiple ENPS rundowns at both Playback & Replay positions while building multiple playlists and organizing clips created.


• Ability to handle high pressure live situations with late content changes or producing “on the fly” during breaking news

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree


• 3-5 Years of Playback in Live Sports Television Production


• EVS IP Director & LSM Certification


• Overall knowledge of EVS Systems including IP Director, IP Web, XS, AB Roll playout module & LSM)


• High Football IQ


• Basic understanding of file-based workflow


• Basic understanding of routing


• Expert knowledge of EVS & IP Director basic and advanced system operations

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude willing to adjust on the fly


• Works well with others but able to work independently


• Strong Interpersonal & Communication skills


• Strong Organization skills


• Detail Oriented with an eye for quality & content accuracy


• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment


• Self Motivated and able to produce the position

Physical Demands

• During busier production events, long periods of sitting are required for 3 hour blocks on air without relief


• Willing to work early morning, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holiday shift

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Part-Time working 29 hours or less each week.


• Available as needed based on production demands.

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.