Teleprompter Operator

Univision communications inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in New York is seeking a Teleprompter Operator to join our production team. You will operate the Cue Script teleprompter, load scripts, and work closely with talent and the production staff to ensure precise timing on air.

Responsibilities include inspecting teleprompter hardware, adjusting text size and color, delivering scripts to set, and verifying closed captions when needed. This role supports a 24x7 operation, with on-call shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish).
• 1–2 years of experience with live studio broadcast.
• Ability to work regular hours plus on-call, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cue Script teleprompter by loading and running the script while following the talent
• Clean and inspect teleprompter hardware prior to broadcast
• Change size and color of text
• Deliver scripts to set
• Check closed captioning of recorded or live broadcast if necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Live studio broadcast

Team collaboration

On-call availability

Education

Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience

Job description

Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Teleprompter Operator to join our team! Responsibilities include operating a Teleprompter and working closely with the production staff. The Teleprompter will report to the Production Manager.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Operate Cue Script teleprompter by loading and running the script while following the talent
• Clean and inspect teleprompter hardware including monitor and reflective glass prior to broadcast
• Change size and color of text
• Deliver scripts to set
• Check closed captioning of recorded or live broadcast if necessary
• Perform other related duties as assigned

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
• 1-2 years of experience with live studio broadcast
• Comfortable with all aspects of the production
• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
• As this position supports a 24x7 operation, candidate must, in addition to being able to work regular hours, have on-call availability, and flexibility to work days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed and without advance notice.
• Additionally, candidate may be required to work on site for extended periods of time to provide coverage in special circumstances, such as, during tropical storm/hurricane

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans.

This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

#LI-ONSITE (for 100% onsite requirement)

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

About TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision is the world's leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision's platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.

Sobre TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.