Live Stream Operator, News
ABC
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Job Summary:
ABC News is seeking strong candidates for the role of Live Stream Operator. As part of their duties, this role is responsible for live switching our 24/7 live streaming channel, ''ABC News Live.'' This position utilizes a TriCaster production switcher to strategically build and use a wide variety of macros that pull together mixed effects which make up various ''looks'' for ''ABC News Live.''
This role is also responsible for pre-producing all live events coming in-house to ABC News HQ for ''ABC News Live.'' These live events are then re-purposed and published as raw streams on ABC News platforms, apps and social media sites. In addition to these responsibilities, this role encompasses the use of playout software such as Grass Valley Morpheus, and graphics/rundown programs such as Ross Xpression and Avid iNews, to build a taped and live event schedule, with graphics, for seamless linear playout. Furthermore, this role communicates directly with multiple control rooms to take over or hand off control of ''ABC News Live'' at various times throughout the day.
Lastly, this role is responsible for master control distribution of ''ABC News Live'' and is first line of defense to troubleshoot and solve any technical issues that affect the channel's air-path.
Responsibilities:
The candidate should have strong experience in a newsroom/control-room environments, have an understanding of current events, be able to juggle multiple breaking news stories at once, as well as have a very strong understanding of all facets of live video production.
The candidate should also have a strong understanding of the minute-by-minute nature of live breaking news, be able to prepare for multiple possible scenarios/plans and react immediately to unexpected technical or editorial occurrences that derail those plans.
The candidate should develop a strong understanding of the airpath and be able to analyze both up and downstream from any particular technical issue and quickly diagnose and fix the problems that arise within their immediate environment.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years' of robust live video production experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 4 years' experience handling live video for news production.
• Master control and media management experience.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
About Walt Disney Television:
Walt Disney Television (WDT) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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