Broadcast Technician

The Seven Seas Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seven Seas Group in Miami is currently looking for an experienced video editor to join their team. The role involves shooting and editing material for cruise souvenir DVDs, ensuring high-quality video presentations, and maintaining video equipment across various venues onboard.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in broadcasting or a related technical field, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience in shooting and editing. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in the vibrant atmosphere of the cruise industry.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in shooting and editing video or film.
• Ability to edit on both linear and non-linear production systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast production and technical television operation.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing material for cruise souvenir DVD.
• Monitoring television system to ensure quality broadcasting.
• Maintaining and ensuring proper function of video equipment.

Skills

Video editing

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-camera studio experience

Technical broadcasting knowledge

Education

Bachelors or Associates degree in broadcasting or technical field

Tools

AVID editing program

Xpress

Media Composer

Job description

The Seven Seas Group form a dedicated team of recruitment professionals with nearly 20 years of experience in the cruising industry. We are currently seeking motivated, energetic and flexible candidates to work onboard leading cruise liners like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruiselines. If you possess excellent communication, great customer service skills and have some experience in the related field then please apply with your up to date resume, a recent photo and a short motivation letter.

Job Description

• Shooting and editing material for the end of cruise souvenir DVD
• Reads television-programming log to ascertain program to be recorded or program to be aired on RCTV closed circuit television. Ensures all graphics reflect the current marketing strategy and Gold Anchor Standards.
• Selects pre-approved source, such as movies, satellite or local television stations, from which program will be recorded or transmitted, and selects videotaping equipment on which program will be recorded.
• Observes quality control monitor to verify that station is on-air. Monitors television system to ensure all channels are operating appropriately within specifications and correct programming is being televised.
• Maintains equipment and ensures proper function. Cleans videotape path to remove contaminants that would affect quality of recording or playback of videotaping equipment.
• Observes scales in video and color monitors and operates controls to adjust video and color levels. Assures video and audio levels are within appropriate range as to not cause distortion over television system.
• Wires audio and video patch bays (socketed equipment that allows for transfer of audio and video signals between different pieces of equipment, via cables).
• Maintains inventory and maintenance of all video equipment in the Cruise Director Division, including broadcast room, theatre, cinema and conference room.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associates degree in broadcasting, technical field preferred.
• Must have 2-3 years experience Shooting and Editing in video or film
• Must have experience with AVID editing program (or similar programs) (we use Xpress and Media Composer)
• Must have multi-camera studio experience, including switching and directing
  • Ability to edit on both linear and non-linear production systems in multiple formats such as Beta SP, Beta SX, SVHS, MPEG, etc required.
  • Knowledge of broadcast, video productions and technical television operation production. This includes producing, directing, shooting and editing of feature length, short formats, commercial and documentary style programming.
  • Knowledge of basic computer operations in the areas of live TV directing, call and switch live multiple camera programs, TV programming, scheduling and traffic.
  • Knowledge of satellite uplink and downlink procedures, as well as signal tracking while at sea preferred.

Additional Information

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