On-Call Control Room Operator Job at QVC
Job Description Details
The Opportunity
Have you been successful navigating a live TV production, in a Control Room role? QVC is looking for an On Call Control Room Operator/Broadcast Technical Operator in West Chester, PA. *Must live within approximately 40 miles of West Chester, PA*
Reporting to the Television Operations Manager, the On Call Control Room Operator/Broadcast Technical Operator will perform the duties of the Assistant Director, Graphics Operator, Audio Board Operator and Camera Operator positions for the live broadcast.
Who We Are
QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. QVC reaches more than 200 million homes worldwide via its 12 broadcast networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages.
Your Impact
- Take direction from the Line Producer concerning the timing and order of production elements and communicate the direction to the live team at the appropriate time.
- Operate video servers, still store, routers and robotic cameras for the live broadcast.
- Set up cameras with back stage team according to blocking standards using robotic controls.
- Manage video clips and graphics for on air play out.
- Operate graphics position for live broadcast.
- Operate audio console and associated audio and video servers for live broadcast.
- Operate camera for live broadcast. May include jimmy jib, hand held, robotic and specialty cameras.
- Elevate production issues
- Elevate technical issues
- Communicate critical production information to live production team
- Assist director of live broadcast
- Perform other business related duties as assigned.
There are no guaranteed minimum hours for on-call roles.
We have a need for applicants to be available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts; Sunday - Saturday.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Media, Communications, or directly related field required.
- A minimum of 2 years of RECENT and DIRECTLY RELATED experience live broadcast television production experience is required, along with hands-on experience working with broadcasting equipment including: audio boards, character generators, servers, and camera robotics required.
- Understanding of Control Room operations required.
- Ability to lift and operate handheld camera weighing 26lbs.
- Ability to move to different shifts as dictated by the needs of the business.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to interact with other backstage and control room personnel.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to operate general office equipment (fax machine, photocopier, computer printer) stationed between 3 & 4 feet high.
- Ability to access and enter information using and automated system quickly & accurately.
- Ability to climb stairs/ladders.
- Ability to work on elevated surfaces (lighting rafters- studio).
- Ability to lift items (i.e. boxes, manuals, merchandise, inventory, etc.) weighing approximately up to 100lbs.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to differentiate between colors. Ability to travel daily/overnight.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct oral presentations.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to comprehend and apply complex information.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Maintain attendance according to company policy.
About QVC, Inc
QVC, Inc., exceeds the expectations of everyone we touch by delivering the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, in nine countries, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry. Along the way, we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa. and founded in 1986, QVC has more than 17,000 employees and has retail operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, and through a joint venture in China. Worldwide, QVC engages shoppers on 14 broadcast networks reaching approximately 370 million homes, seven websites, and 220 social pages. Visit
corporate.qvc.com
to learn more.
QVC, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ : QRTEA, QRTEB), which includes QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail Group"), as well as other minority investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a third way to shop - beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores - and is #1 in video commerce,#3 in ecommerce in North America and #3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer). For more information, visit
www.qurateretailgroup.com
. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
EEO
As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals pursuant to applicable law, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at CareersUS@QVC.com for assistance.
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