Audio Operator I, REMI A2 Comms Specialist
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10098939 Emplacement Bristol, Connecticut, États-Unis Entreprise ESPN Date de publication 20/08/2024Résumé du poste:
Position Summary:
The Audio Operator I, Comms Specialist (A2) is responsible for providing communications support for live event productions executed in a ESPN facility in conjunction with remote production facilities and mobile units. Work will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of productions and events which rely on non-traditional production approaches.
The Audio Operator I, Comms Specialist (A2) is responsible for the configuring, troubleshooting and quality control of in-house intercom communications and interconnectivity to other locations during live productions. They should have a basic understanding of remote connectivity and remote production as well as mobile unit setup and configuration. A skilled multi-tasker, they are expected to collaborate across various teams including Production, Directing, Remote Operations and various ESPN Technology teams to support the technical infrastructure and configuration of each unique production. Additionally, they are expected to respond to various communications requests to meet all production-related needs.
A skilled trouble-shooter, they will be expected to diagnose problems quickly and find both immediate and permanent solutions. They will be expected to work with their peers to continually evaluate and improve the management of technical resources as well as workflows created to meet production needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Audio/Comms support for all positions of a REMI or Non-Traditional Production, including Producer, Director, TD, A1, Replay, & Graphics. Collaborate with Audio/Comms partners across ESPN. Maintain professionalism and strong communication when supporting and troubleshooting. .
- Build a solid foundation of troubleshooting in order to properly diagnose technical communication issues as they arise. Ensure excellent communication is utilized in discussing technical issues and solutions with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in training programs, (physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for career growth and development and/or regarding any relevant equipment and workflow changes within the operation.
- Maintain documentation of Audio/Comms resources, technical documentation and audio/comms tie line allocation
- Expected to collaborate across the enterprise build out and maintain production-related audio configurations and technical plans to support the needs of each live production
- Expected to collaborate across the enterprise build out and maintain production-related audio configurations and technical plans to support the needs of each live productions.
- Contributes to administrative work on various platforms (O365, Smartsheet, SAP)
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years practical TV Production or related experience at the small to medium broadcast market, digital/streaming platform, and/or comparable collegiate broadcast level.
- Basic knowledge of all TV production equipment and technology within assigned operating areas.
- “On-air” live TD experience using industry standing equipment.
- Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work independently and support simultaneous projects.
- Scheduling flexibility including the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- Strong interpersonal communication, customer service, organizational, computer and planning skills.
- Ability to work as a part of a dynamic team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Understanding of Remote Integrated workflows and terminology.
- Basic Understanding of Remote productions and mobile units
- Basic Understanding of intercom system components including vendors: RTS/Telex, Riedel and/or Unity
- Basic Understanding of audio signal types including: Analog, AES, Embedded, MADI, Dante, AES67/Ravenna
- Basic Understanding of Talent Commentator Box setup including setup, connectivity, signal flow and troubleshooting
- Basic understanding of building an intercom file from scratch based on production needs and requests
- Regional level communications support experience and/or experience with in-depth communications infrastructure
- Bilingual (written & spoken) – English/Spanish
Required Education:
- High School, Vocational Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Studio/Television Production or related field
Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)
Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.
Sur ESPN:
Travailler à ESPN est une expérience incomparable. En effet, nous trouvons toujours de nouvelles façons d’interagir avec les fans, quelle que soit la manière et le lieu où ils se connectent avec le sport. Chaque jour, nous faisons ce que personne n’a fait auparavant, et ce dans une culture dynamique où nous prenons des risques et nous surpassons continuellement. Lorsque vous disposez des toutes dernières technologies, d’idées révolutionnaires et de talents de classe mondiale dans votre équipe, chaque jour est extraordinaire.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à ESPN Productions, Inc , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.