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Viz Graphics Operator - Contract

Location

New York

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10047370

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg Media is looking for an individual with a proactive attitude who is focused, flexible, and proficient in several aspects of broadcast operations, and who can work collaboratively in a live control room and studio environment. This individual will be expected to provide coverage in a viz operator capacity to work collaboratively in control room and live studio environments. They will be required to work with on-air talent, engineering, and editorial teams, as well as their global counterparts to ensure a quality visual production daily.

WE'LL TRUST YOU TO:

+ Move quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

+ Collaborate with the technical team and editorial personnel to ensure a quality visual presentation to our audience.

+ Read, follow and execute all relevant tasks outlined in a live news broadcast rundown

+ Operate a live broadcast graphics rundown, firing lower-third and full screen graphics while communicating with control room crew and editorial colleagues.

+ Load set panoramas to video wall engines in NY and our global studio surfaces. Assign graphic elements into appropriate channels to be routed into video surfaces in coordination with the other control room positions. Change graphics in the wall engines as cued by technical and editorial personnel.

+ Follow along with breaking news developments, working quickly to match relevant graphics with the on-air conversation as they become available.

+ Communicate with Operations Team Leads on issues that will impact the team and broadcasts.

YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:

+ Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of experience working in a live TV environment

+ 1 year of experience operating within Vizrt ecosystem or with relevant live graphics software (Xpression, Chyron)

+ An ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy under tight deadlines in high pressure situations in live broadcast environment

+ Familiarity with ENPS or other relevant broadcast news rundown software

+ A strong desire to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment

+ Ability to manage multiple streams of information simultaneously while operating live graphics system

+ Flexibility to work early morning, evening, overnight hours and possible holiday coverage

If this sounds like you, apply today! We're eager to speak with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range = 45 - 50 USD Hourly

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email [email protected]