• Audio Operator

    Paramount (Stamford, CT)


    Description:

    Brand/Division Overview:

    CBS Sports Digital -- a portfolio of premium digital sports media properties including CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ, 247Sports, MaxPreps and SportsLine -- is consistently ranked a top-three sports property, reaching more than 70M sports fans monthly across desktop, mobile, and connected TV devices. Our team is a diverse and agile group that effectively collaborates with the business to shape our department.

    Role Details:

    The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of broadcast operations, production activities and broadcast audio boards. The A1 will live sound mix for each production whether it be studio shows or live game calls. The A1 will also work closely with the broadcast engineering team to audio engineer all productions.

    Your Day-to-Day:

    Prepare Calrec Brio audio board for each production

     

    Plan with producer and director expectations for the show

     

    Operate Calrec Brio during all productions each shift

     

    Communicate with producer and director during productions all audio accommodations during productions

    Qualifications:

    What you bring to the team:

    You have -

     

    At least 3 years of "hands-on" experience with audio boards

    Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

    Since the schedules will rotate, you must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights, and holidays. Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed

     

    Experience with ELC OPERATIONS calling and cutting News Broadcasts, Camera Robotics, Audio Consoles, Playout Servers, and Graphics Playback

     

    You might also have

     

    Bachelors degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent experience

     

    Experience with Calrec audio systems

     

    CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

     

    In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

     

    CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 70,000.00.

     

    The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

     

    https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

     

    Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

     

    At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

     

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