The Studio Supervisor/Graphics Systems Lead is an in-the-moment, real-time position responsible for crewing different kinds of television productions and operating different types of television production equipment. This person also coordinates and supervises the work of studio personnel, both in-studio and on remote productions. This dynamic, creative position will lead the use of Ross Xpression character generators and will collaborate with the design department to implement their graphic vision, as well as facilitate the transfer of data from Ross Inception into the Ross Xpression. This is a fast paced job that works both independently and collaboratively with show directors, producers, other station departments and team members. Some night/weekend work is occasionally required. Reports to the Studio Production Manager.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and supervises the work of studio personnel, studio and remote productions, and the crews who are assigned. Coordinates and implements equipment and lighting set up at production sites, operates production equipment, and trains students and staff on equipment use. May perform studio and location lighting design work.
15% Coordinates studio and location production elements and supervises the crews assigned
5% Assists with implementation of the unit personnel resource allocation plan including hiring and training part-time production crew
15% Participates in and supervises work of the crew conducting set-up and strike of studio and location production elements including staging, lighting instruments, and various production equipment
20% Operates video and audio production equipment used in studios and with the remote production truck
5% Conducts routine inventory of studio gear, lights, and lighting equipment and recommends upgrades and replacement
10% Designs and directs the artistic and technically proper lighting of studio and location productions
10% May serve as representative of the production team to internal and external clients
10% Operate Character Generator tools to provide live, real time graphics support for studio production and remote video production recordings
10% Build and maintain broadcast graphics template pages in accordance with the Design Department's vision
Tasks:
Develop and maintain the data automation systems to populate the broadcast graphics
Develop and document training programs for broadcast graphics operators
Conduct routine inventory of broadcast graphics systems for review and recommendation
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Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts; Film, TV or Video Production; Digital Media; or related field.
Preferred Associate's Degree in Communication Arts; Film, TV or Video Production; Digital Media; or related field.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Extensive video production experience including hands-on experience with studio cameras, broadcast graphics systems, lighting and/or other professional media production equipment. 2. Significant work experience in a live, real-time production environment & control room with a record of consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. 3. Ability to problem solve, work independently and in teams, with and without direction. 4. Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task, and shift focus quickly while maintaining attention to detail. 5. Excellent communication skills; experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Hands-on experience or official training with Ross Xpression or other broadcast character generators such as Chyron or VizRT. 2. Hands-on experience building and debugging broadcast character generator templates, software and hardware. 3. Experience with interconnecting Newsroom Computer Systems, broadcast graphic systems and/or interconnecting NLEs to character generator systems.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This is a full-time position that requires working on site at PBS Wisconsin in Vilas Hall on the UW-Madison campus in Madison, WI. Occasional overnight travel will be required for productions that occur in other parts of Wisconsin.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications We anticipate paying an annual salary in the range of low $50Ks to high $50Ks with actual pay dependent on experience and qualifications
Additional Information:
The occupant of this position is expected to comply with the Ethics for PBS Wisconsin Staff found at pbswisconsin.org/about/ as well as the UW Madison Code of Ethics.
This is a full-time position that requires working on site at PBS Wisconsin in Vilas Hall on the UW-Madison campus in Madison, WI. Occasional overnight travel will be required for productions that occur in other parts of Wisconsin.
This individual may need to be able to safely work from elevated surfaces or lifts and ladders.
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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How to Apply:
Please submit the following materials: 1) a cover letter detailing how your experience and skills relate to the required and the preferred qualifications listed for this specific position; and 2) a resume.
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