Studio Technician

Studio Technician

Terms: 3 month contract, with possibility to extend

Job Purpose

The Studio Technician provides technical support for live and recorded video productions, which includes delivery, installation/set-up, and basic operation of film, broadcast and IT related equipment. Serve as technical support for other crew, flex, and short-term Broadcast Technicians, instructing them in the workflows and operating procedures within the studios, and overseeing their performance. The position often works in a fast-paced production environment with time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

- Reporting into the Chief Engineer, supports day-to-day operations of studio technology systems, software, and equipment.

- Serves as supervising technical lead on-site when the Broadcast Engineer or Director of Photography are away or overseeing other studio operations.

- Works with the Meta Video Production team on productions on and off campus, filling shoot roles as assigned. Primary focus is on the operation of camera and lighting/grip equipment. May also be expected to operate audio devices, signal routers, and related film/broadcast equipment.

- In collaboration with the Broadcast Engineer, identifies opportunities to design and implement new or improved workflows, maintenance procedures, and R&D initiatives to enhance production capabilities.

- Oversees implementation of technical workflows on a project-by-project basis.

- Performs equipment prep, configuration, transport, setup, operation, and strike on productions.

- Assists with the studio inventory catalog, check-in/check-out, and routine maintenance of equipment.

- Prepares Best Practices and SOP documents detailing studio operations.

- Resolves or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

- Performs other job-related duties and projects as needed and assigned.

Health & Safety

Ensuring that all company risk assessments are observed where applicable to your role, taking ownership of improvements and escalating concerns where necessary.

Experience Profile

- 2-3 years in a video production environment (remote and studio).

- Education or training in film and/or broadcast production with excellent troubleshooting skills.

- Hands-on experience with camera operation, lighting, audio mixing, video switching, routing, encoding, and signal flow.

- Familiarity with basic server, networking topology, and operating systems

- Self-motivated & resourceful - ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems in a cool and collected manner in high pressure environments.

- Must be able to communicate effectively in a team.

- Eager to learn new equipment, production roles, and studio workflows.

- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop.

- Ability to operate a keyboard; view a video display terminal screen, ability to use telephone equipment.

- Must be able to climb ladders up to 24 feet tall and lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 30 pounds.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job and is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Gravity Media is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristics.