The 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

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Freelance Operators schedules based on Production Needs
• 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.