Technical Studio Production Associate

Washington Commanders; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Commanders are looking for a Technical Studio Production Associate to support our studio and broadcast production team in Ashburn, VA. You will operate cameras, manage audio connections, and run the VMix switcher for live studio and streaming events.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in technical operations within live television, experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in technical operations or similar capacity in live TV/broadcast.
• Experience with live streaming video productions.
• Experience with Adobe production suite (Premiere, Audition, After Effects & Photoshop).
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain operation of all cameras for studio productions.
• Ensure proper audio connection with studio microphones.
• Set up and operate VMix production switcher for studio productions and live streams.
• Advise on needed repair or upgrades to studio equipment.
• Research and share emerging trends in studio broadcast operation technology.
• Suggest ideas for best practices for operation of studio broadcast technology.

Skills

Live streaming

Camera operation

Audio setup

Communication skills

Organization & PM

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

VMix

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Audition

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Washington Commanders are seeking a Technical Studio Production Associate to assist with technical operations for our studio and broadcast production team. The right individual must take great pride in their work and perform well within a team environment. Previous experience working in a technical operation capacity with live streaming production experience is preferred. Candidates should have strong working knowledge of camera operation, lighting, broadcast audio and control room technology. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, while keeping organized and maintaining high standards in all work.

Job Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain operation of all cameras for studio productions.
• Ensure proper audio connection with studio microphones.
• Setup and perform work functions using VMix production switcher system for studio productions and live streaming events.
• Advise on needed repair or upgrades to studio equipment.
• Research and share emerging trends in studio broadcast operation technology.
• Suggest ideas for best practices for operation of studio broadcast technology.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years experience working in technical operations or in a similar capacity in a live television broadcast environment with strong knowledge of the production process.
• Ability to setup, operate and maintain remote robotic camera system.
• Ability to setup proper audio connection using studio microphones.
• Experience working on live stream video productions.
• Experience with Adobe production suite (Premier, Audition, After Effects & Photoshop).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented and strong organization and project management skills.

Requirements

• Must provide own means of transportation to our Training facility in Ashburn, Virginia.
• Expected to work all home games at Northwest Stadium and all away games from Ashburn, Virginia.
• Interested applicants must be willing and able to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings during peak times of the year.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.