Video Control Operator

Univision; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Life insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

Televisa Univision is seeking a Video Control Operator to join Production Operations in our Miami studio. The role focuses on controlling studio cameras, lighting, patching, and color correction to ensure high-quality broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in television production, 5–10 years of studio experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. You will operate robotic cameras, troubleshoot automated systems, and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in television production or equivalent work experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in production programs in studio with automation and manual operations.
• Comfort using highly technical and automated systems and robotics in a live broadcast environment.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure during daily broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Adjust iris, white balance, black balance, knee control for quality picture.
• Control pan/tilt/zoom of robotic cameras as needed.
• Fully operate robotic cameras in manual mode when required.
• Color correct set monitors and manage lighting cues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic cameras and equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in television production

Tools

Cobalt

Telemetrics Remote Camera System

Jita Robotic Boom

Ross Cambotics

Vinten Robotic Pedestals

Windows OS

Job description

Production Operations at Televisa Univision is looking for a Video Control Operator to join our team!

The VCO is responsible for the control and adjustment of studio cameras along with studio lighting. They are also responsible for the patching of cameras and calling up color correctors.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Adjust iris, white balance, black balance, knee control, etc. assuring a quality picture for each studio camera
• Adjust pan, tilt, zoom, etc. of the robotic cameras if needed
• Fully control the robotic cameras in manual operations
• Adjust and color correct set monitors
• Knowledge of lighting board and bringing up lighting cues
• Clean and maintain robotic cameras

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in television production or equivalent work experience
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems
• 5-10 years of experience in production programs in studio with Automation and Manual operations; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• Comfort using highly technical and automated systems such as Cobalt, Telemetrics Remote Camera System and Jita Robotic Boom
• Familiar with Ross Cambotics and Vinten Robotic Pedestals
• Good sense of visual composition and attention to detail
• Troubleshooting skills
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
• Abilitytomulti-task and react quickly during dailybroadcasts
• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations
• Works effectively with others in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• As this position supports 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.

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