Studio Technician, Outkick

Job Description

Freelance Studio Technician, OutKick
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Outkick
OutKick is a cutting-edge national multimedia platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports news, sports culture and pop culture. OutKick's stable of reporters, hosts and contributors are accessible on OutKick.com as well as across video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month. Owned by FOX Corporation, Outkick was originally founded by Clay Travis. For more information, please visit www.OutKick.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION
OutKick is looking for a Freelance Studio Technician. As the Freelance Studio Technician, you will oversee the technical infrastructure and operations of our contributor home studios on an as-needed basis. The position requires working independently, extensive travel, and the ability to respond to breaking news around the clock. You will work with On-Air Talent and Technical Support based in New York.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee, maintain and troubleshoot technical infrastructure for OutKick Operations at contributor home studios
• Single Camera and Multi-Camera Set-Ups
• Audio for Single and Multi-Camera Set-Ups
• Basic Lighting for news gathering and long-format interviews
• Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3+ years news gathering experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Neatness, timeliness, and client relations are important
• Ability to multitask
• Working Knowledge of Field Audio Mixers, LiveU Encoder/Decoders, Adobe Premier, ENCO, Sony XD Cameras, Apple TV
• Experience with Video Photography
• Experience with lighting technology such as Dracast light kits
• Must have a clean driving record
• Flexible work schedule to adapt to a 24-hour news organization, including overtime and weekends

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