Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION:
To effectively perform field production operations including camera, audio, lighting, portable transmission and recording procedures to acquire a product consistent with the C-SPAN mission, corporate values and technical standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sets up and operates ENG cameras for single camera and multiple camera productions, including robotic cameras.
- Sets up and operates audio equipment, including mixers, audio boards and microphones for our standard single and multiple camera productions and understands how that equipment works.
- Sets up, and is knowledgeable about equipment and power requirements needed to light single camera and multi-camera events that take place in hotels, think tanks, Capitol Hill hearing rooms, etc.
- Sets up and understands the operation and signal flow of all portable and permanent switching platforms used in C-SPAN productions.
- Sets up and operates C-SPAN's portable transmission gear and understands how this equipment works.
- Has knowledge of and understands how to use patch panels in all permanently wired Capitol Hill rooms and locations to respected hub and hub rooms.
- Applies understanding of equipment and participates in trouble shooting when tech issues arise.
- Follows equipment procedures regarding safety, handling and trouble ticketing.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Knowledge of company's news media management tool. (Dalet)
- Follows all financial procedures and guidelines, including timely and correct expense reports, time sheets and leave and special requests.
- Updates department records when necessary.
- Assists Field Department with the integration of new technologies.
- Ability to communicate thoroughly, effectively and in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
CORPORATE VALUES:
- Consistently watches network programming and follows public affairs.
- Demonstrates commitment to producing a quality, cost effective product.
- Adapts to changing priorities.
- Demonstrates dependability and initiative.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Represents the network professionally in actions and appearance.
BACKGROUND/SKILLS:
- Experience operating camera, audio mixers, digital recorders and understanding of lighting principles.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with C-SPAN employees and external contacts.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules and assignments.
- Ability to drive medium to large trucks and passenger vans in accordance with C-SPAN vehicle operation guidelines.
- Ability to communicate thoroughly and in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40lbs.
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus two years relevant work experience.
- Must possess an adequate credit rating to qualify for receipt of a company-issued credit card.
- Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Record from the state that issued their driver's license and hold a valid driver's license.