Senior Media Technician (Graphics, VC, Camera)

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 9/20/2024

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Pay Range: $52.00 - $57.00 per Hour

Job Number: JO-2409-2515

Primary Function

Seeking a versatile Technician to support multimedia and broadcast production needs across pre-production, live production, and post-production phases. This role involves operating high-end production equipment in both live broadcast and studio environments, assisting with corporate-wide broadcasts, and ensuring seamless AV experiences for high-profile events and executive communications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in multimedia systems, post-production editing, and troubleshooting complex AV systems. A passion for live events, attention to detail, and technical troubleshooting expertise are critical to success in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support for the production and post-production stages of meetings, conferences, events, and corporate-wide broadcasts, ensuring high-quality results

• Offer hands-on assistance and training to end-users on the effective operation of multimedia systems, ensuring smooth, user-friendly experiences during live and recorded productions

• Operate production equipment in live broadcast environments, including video switchers, video routers, audio consoles, encoders, cameras (both manned and robotic), lighting consoles, and video conferencing codecs

• Oversee studio-based production workflows, including operating video switchers, audio consoles, cameras, and lighting equipment, to deliver polished, studio-quality content

• Perform essential post-production editing tasks, such as trims, cuts, transitions, adding lower-thirds, audio mixing/cleanup, and uploading content to various platforms

• Step into roles as needed, including grip, stagehand, or production assistant to meet the specific needs of each production

• Assist with the setup, testing, and maintenance of studio and live production equipment

• Conduct preventive maintenance and coordinate with vendors or manufacturers to resolve technical issues

• Travel to other office locations in the Bay Area to support events and ensure consistent AV setup and execution

• Assist with corporate meetings and events requiring the use of audio, video conferencing, webcasting, visual displays, projection, and control systems

• Provide high-level AV support to senior executive staff, ensuring seamless multimedia operations for high-stakes communications and events

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with videoconferencing, audio conferencing, and integrated AV technologies in a large enterprise environment. Deliver quick, effective solutions to maintain operational integrity

• Assist with project and workflow documentation and special projects

• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Video Switchers: Grass Valley Karrera, TriCaster 8000/460, BlackMagic ATEM

• Video Routers: Grass Valley NV920, Blackmagic 40/40

• Audio Consoles: Yamaha QL5, QL1, CL5

• Field Recorders: Atomos Blade, Pix 270i (video), Zoom H4/H6 (audio)

• Cameras & Controllers: Panasonic HDP2 (ENG), Sony F5, F55, FS7, Canon C300 (manned), Panasonic AWRP50NJ, Telemetrics RCCP (robotic)

• Encoders: Elemental Live, Teradek Cube/Bond, EEG HD492 (captioning), Panopto, Wirecast

• Lighting: ETC Touch Panel, Arri Skypanels, Astras, ETC Desire

• Video Conferencing: Cisco SX80/20

• Displays & A/V Playout: Planar Video Wall, Epson g6000 Projection, Rohde & Schwarz Venice, Playback Pro, Soundplant, QLab

• Control Systems: Crestron

• PREFERRED SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE (or equivalent)

• Streaming & Conferencing: BlueJeans (MeetMe, Primetime), Skype (Business, Broadcast), Panopto, West/Intercall, Slido

• Video Wall Management: Coriographer (CorioMaster)

• Post-Production Software: Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop), Pro Tools, CatDV

• Production Management: ShowMgr

• Strong troubleshooting abilities in high-pressure environments, especially with videoconferencing and AV systems

• Ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced production settings with flexibility to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities

• Experience supporting senior execs and delivering high-quality AV solutions in corporate settings

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide user-friendly technical training to non-technical staff

• Strong experience in video and audio encoding technologies

• Expertise in live video delivery across multiple CDNs, troubleshoot stream quality in real-time

• Experience developing, automating, and optimizing live streaming workflows and processes

• Exceptional communication skills

• Ability to make quick, effective decisions under tight deadlines

• High level of computer literacy and technical aptitude

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to provide quick, effective solutions

• Ensures high-quality, flawless execution in every aspect of technical production

• Strong understanding of video and audio production gear and workflows, including emerging technology

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in live production and studio environments, with a strong focus on operating and managing production equipment (e.g., video switchers, audio consoles, video routers, cameras, lighting equipment, video conferencing systems, etc.)

• 1+ year of experience in post-production tasks, including editing, graphics creation, and audio mixing using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Music and Audio Production, Broadcast Technology, Communications, or a related discipline is preferred

• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification is preferred

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TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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