SNY Freelance Robotic Camera/Playback Operator

$78,000 - $83,200/Yr

NBC - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The SNY Freelance Robotic Camera/Playback Operator is responsible for supporting live, taped, and automated programming by operating robotic cameras and playback systems. This role involves working closely with technical and news staff to meet production needs, ensuring high-quality coverage of various sports events, particularly focusing on the New York Mets and New York Jets.

Responsibilities

• Work with technical and news staff to satisfy production needs for live, taped, and automated programming under supervision of Director & Operations Management.
• Playback recorded elements from multiple ingest channels for select Pre/Post game shows.
• Record other events for immediate highlight turnaround in shows.
• Primary responsibility for live operation of multiple Ross cambots and 'Furio' robotics, rooftop and POV cameras across multiple studios.
• Live operation includes all moves, focusing, presets, and shot recalls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Communications) or equivalent work experience required.
• One (1) year of related tape experience in live, multi-camera studio production preferred.
• Familiarity with AVID 'Command' (playback), Grass Valley 'Dyno' (replay).
• Familiarity with Ross Cambots & Furio robotics (studio).
• Familiarity with Telemetrics robotics (roof).
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and set/strike studio gear.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with NY sports a plus.
• Proficiency in iNEWS or similar newsroom software system preferred.
• With proper training, serve as fill-in for all other Tech 1 positions as needed (Studio Broadcast Tech, Video Shading, Jib).
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required.
• Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic studio environment.

Benefits

• Estimated hourly rate of $37.50 - $40.00 commensurate with experience.
• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.