Operations Specialist
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Full-time
Remote
9d ago
Location:
US
Company:
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with various business segments.
Summary:
The Operations Specialist will provide technical expertise to production and operations teams, coordinating remote surveys and managing broadcasting technologies. Applicants need a high school diploma and significant broadcast newsgathering experience, along with technical knowledge in broadcasting.
Requirements:
Credentials: High School Diploma
Experience: Minimum 7+ years of broadcast newsgathering experience, primarily as a field technician
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- The Specialist will provide the technical expertise to the productions and operations groups in evaluating and planning events.
- Coordinate remote surveys, studio installations and maintenance.
- Produce live ENG shoots on site while working with the crew, control room and transmission.
- Act as the Technical Manager or Operations Producer on site for various remote productions.
- Designs CAD / Visio drawings to depict the technical signal flow of a remote television broadcasts.
- Track location expenses and budgets. Advise production and Operations of costs and options as situations arise.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of the latest progress in technical innovation.
- Knowledge of broadcasting technology for camera systems, video, audio, RF and lighting.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multiple departments and manage people effectively.
- Procure and deploy technology for home studios, field reporters, bureau reporters and bureau producers. Place orders for equipment and supplies as requested. (i.e transmission devices, backdrops, lighting, studio equipment)
- Troubleshoot technology issues in the field and for home studios.
- Arrange shipping between vendors and remote locations.
- Must be willing to take calls after hours and work on nights and weekends, when needed.
- Ability to balance the day-to-day workload and challenges with a positive attitude!
- Willingness and ability to travel to domestic & International work sites on short notice.
Preferred Qualification:
- Minimum 7+ years of broadcast newsgathering experience, primarily as a field technician
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to liaise with high level executives and talent.
- Ability to work harmoniously and proactively with production teams of diverse work cultures.
- Computer skills with proficiency in MAC and Windows-based applications, SmartSheets, Excel, Bomgar/Beyond Trust.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma
Preferred Education:
- Bachelors Degree
