Control Room Technician

Echelon Fitness; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Fitness is looking for a Studio Control Room Tech who will be responsible for filming and directing high-quality live fitness content. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in live production and a passion for fitness. Join our innovative team and help us redefine fitness entertainment!

Qualifications

• Familiarity with production hardware and live streaming technology.
• Detail-oriented and able to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Basic understanding of video editing and camera operations.

Responsibilities

• Filming and directing premium live content for various fitness modalities.
• Troubleshooting software and hardware issues during live productions.
• Maintaining studio cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Live production knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PTZ Controllers

Live streaming platforms

Job description

We are Echelon, a global fitness, wellness, and sports leader!

Welcome to the heartbeat of Echelon Fitness, where we're not just raising the bar; we're rewriting the entire fitness playbook. Think of us as the rebels of the fitness world—the ones who dare to blur the lines between sweat sessions and entertainment extravaganzas.

Here at Echelon, we're more than just a company; we're a movement. Picture a team of driven individuals who eat challenges for breakfast and wash them down with a protein shake. We're the tech junkies, the fitness fanatics, the creative sparks, and the unapologetic dreamers, all converging to create something truly extraordinary.

So, if you're ready to break free from the ordinary and dive headfirst into a world where fitness meets multimedia magic, you've found your tribe. Join us as we redefine what it means to break a sweat and break boundaries simultaneously. With Echelon Fitness, the future of fitness isn't just bright—it's downright exhilarating. Let's rewrite the rules together.

The Studio Control Room Tech (CRT) is primarily responsible for filming and directing premium, world-class content for Echelon’s Connect, Row, Reflect, Stride, FitPass, and other modalities. The CRT has a deep understanding and passion for live production and live streaming. They are detail-oriented and strive for perfection. The CRT is also a technical resource to the rest of the team and assists with problem-solving initiatives. They are up to date on production hardware, software, and broadcast technology. A CRT is expected to work 5 shifts per week, one shift per day, including weekends. Shifts are typically either morning-to-afternoon or afternoon-to-evening.

CRT responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Open/close the studio as needed (shift-driven)
• Live Edit classes (camera framing and cuts, audio fading and levels, display graphic overlays)
• Troubleshoot and help solve software and hardware issues that occur during live and pre-tape productions
• Create and add metadata to the backend admin system
• Edit and upload classes onto the OnDemand platform
• QA their own camera work, Instructor performances, Admin inputs, and class uploads for accuracy
• Help maintain all hardware and software updates (including cameras, lights, etc.)
• Help maintain the integrity of the picture (color temp, brightness, contrast, color saturation, framing, etc.)
• Co-manage all media and data storage processes
• Assist with various company-wide video initiatives (special programming)
• Assist with stage equipment swaps (Connect Bike, Stride Treadmill, etc.)
• Assist with basic stage equipment troubleshooting, including adjustments
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the control room

Technical skills/requirements include the ability to become familiar with and operate:

• PTZ Controllers
• Chroma Keying
• Wireless microphones, transmitters, and receivers
• Live streaming platforms
• Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Media Encoder, and Photoshop
• Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android operating systems
• Google Suite, including Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, and Drive