Video Production Specialist - Contract

About the Role We are looking for a technically sharp, highly motivated Video Production Specialist to own the day‑to‑day physical and technical execution of our video shoots. The role requires a hands‑on technical expert with deep familiarity of camera systems, lighting, and studio signal flow. It is a 3–6 month contract requiring approximately 15 hours per week onsite. What You’ll Do Act as the primary technical operator during high-priority studio recordings, ensuring consistency in multi‑camera composition, framing, and lighting. Record, monitor, and live‑mix audio levels throughout the shoot to guarantee broadcast‑quality sound. Monitor studio systems, diagnose and resolve technical glitches on the fly, and make independent judgment calls to keep sessions moving forward. Oversee readiness across four filming spaces, coordinating staging, tear‑down, and configuration of shared camera, lighting, and audio gear. Configure and operate professional digital cinema cameras, managing advanced settings to maintain visual consistency. Design, adjust, and modify lighting setups for various sets using grid‑mounted and floor‑standing fixtures. Maintain clean cable routing, power management, and basic livestream setups. Monitor the health, maintenance, and inventory of shared studio gear. Qualifications 2–4 years of professional experience as a videographer, studio technician, or in a fast‑paced video production environment. Deep understanding of professional camera systems such as Sony Alpha/Cinema lines, Blackmagic Design, or similar. Experience monitoring and live‑mixing audio levels during active productions. Ability to shape light, use modifiers, and quickly adapt lighting setups to different physical environments. Exceptional technical troubleshooting skills under tight production timelines. Physical stamina to handle gear deployment, including lifting heavy equipment and managing complex cable routing. Preferred Experience with live broadcast environments, digital audio networking, or hardware switchers such as Blackmagic ATEM systems. Familiarity with optimizing studio setups for future broadcast or livestream scalability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hammer Media