Quality Control Operator

Job Description

Freelance Quality Control Operator - Big Ten Network

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Freelance Quality Control Operator to join their team in Chicago, IL. The Freelance Quality Control Operators are charged with ensuring live events streaming on the B1G+ platform meet and exceed production standards for broadcast. You will work closely with broadcast students in the StudentU program on our 14 campuses, helping them prepare for broadcasts and being there to answer questions and provide feedback.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor games streaming on B1G+ platform, including placing events live and ending the broadcast at their conclusion and slating during any delays
• Work directly with broadcast control rooms to check production elements meet broadcast quality standards prior to events beginning
• Provide students with feedback before, during, and after events to communicate expectations, successes, and areas for improvement
• Identify great moments during broadcasts and communicate those to the StudentU team and digital media team for featuring on B1G social media accounts, as well as other Big Ten Network linear programming
• Assist StudentU team with creation of production guides and updating record books, rosters, and other materials

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Basic understanding of how sports television is produced
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong ability to multi-task and monitor multiple games simultaneously
• Helpful, positive attitude
• Basic computer skills
• Love of sports and knowledge of the teams and student-athletes of the Big Ten conference

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Previous experience with Newtek production products (Tricaster, 3Play) and/or Viz or XPression graphics systems

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d256qm-18-191-157-186-42 in your application.