Utility

Univision communications inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

tuition reimbursement

wellness and employee support programs

401K

life and other insurance plans

medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Utility to join Production Operations. The role supports camera operators and the floor manager, ensuring cables, microphones and related gear are prepared and functioning for 24x7 studio productions.

The successful candidate will be bilingual (English/Spanish), able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work well under pressure with a collaborative team on site.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience with live studio broadcast.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish).
• Working knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs of equipment and cables.
• Knowledge of set monitors and other essential studio hardware.
• Comfortable with all aspects of the production.
• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull cables for the Camera Operators during shows.
• Organize and coil cables after each scheduled production.
• Clean and maintain cables.
• Assist the Floor Manager with cables, sets, props and traffic on the studio floor.
• Place microphones, IFB, and other related communication equipment on talent and ensure that they are working properly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Team player

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Windows OS

Education

Associate's Degree in TV Production

Tools

Studio hardware

Cable handling

Job description

Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Utility to join our team!

Responsibilities include assisting the Camera Operators during show productions. Will also be tasked with assisting the Floor Manager with general studio functions including any needs that may arise on the floor. The Utility will report to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Pull cables for the Camera Operators during shows
• Organize and coil cables after each scheduled production
• Clean and maintain cables
• Assist the Floor Manager with cables, sets, props and traffic on the studio floor
• Place microphones, IFB, and other related communication equipment on talent and ensure that they are working properly
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Television Production or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of experience with live studio broadcast
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
• Working knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs of equipment and cables
• Knowledge of set monitors and other essential studio hardware
• Comfortable with all aspects of the production
• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations
• Excellent organizational and communication 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

100% onsite requirement.

Our Benefits

• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness and employee support programs
• 401K
• life and other insurance plans
• medical, dental and vision coverage options

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.