Seasonal EVS Operator

Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Expert knowledge of EVS & IP Director basic and advanced system operations
• Strong Interpersonal & Communication skills
• Strong Organization skills
• Detail Oriented
• An eye for quality footage & content accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Ability to Produce the Position
• Ability to handle high pressure live situations with late content changes or producing “on the fly” during breaking news
• Capable of immediate turnaround of inbound feeds, one plays and sound bites
• Self Motivated and able to produce the position
  

Required Education and Experience

• 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
  

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
  

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 shifts
  

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.

Expected Hours of Work

• Freelance Operators schedules based on Production Needs
• Seasonal / 7-month role
• The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
• The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.