Summary

Playback/EVS 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute Playback of tape elements for live and pre-production
• Select pre-edited content to recue for shows, curating smart “Broll” that speaks to the talent/analyst’s opinions and points of view
• Organize all edited content for playout, build corresponding playlists per the ENPS Show rundown
• Effectively communicate with Content Managers and Control Room personnel in the leadup and during live shows
• Responsible for deleting obsolete tape and graphics from playout content and media
• File transfers between EVS & Playout environments
• Deliver fixed show segments to Master Control

Required Qualifications

• High Football IQ
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization skills and high attention to detail
• 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

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

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Willing to work early morning, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holiday shifts
• Freelance Operator shifts are based on production needs
• Will work a max of 30 hours/week

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.