Control Room Technician
About The Position
The Control Room Technician is a multi-skilled operator who can thrive in numerous roles in the control room, including Image Operator, Carousel Operator, Xpression Operator, and Prompter. The primary focus is to create and operate livestream broadcasts, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines. They maintain comprehensive tracking documents, collaborate closely with the producer team for incoming requests and changes, and manage ASINs/SKU information, contributing to the smooth operation of live broadcast productions. The Control Room Technician has a high-level of customer service with a solutions-orientated approach. This position is part of our Flex Workforce. As a Flex team member, you’ll work on a project-to-project basis, supporting a variety of leading media and technology clients. Flex roles are ongoing and dynamic—work may vary in cadence, length, and scope depending on client needs. This setup offers flexibility, exposure to top-tier companies, and the chance to grow your skills across multiple exciting assignments. Estimated schedule: [Insert expected hours per week or days per month here] (Specific schedules will vary by project and client engagement.)
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Advanced experience with OBS software is required.
- Experience in television, film or postproduction.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in light editing work and/or associate producer roles is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manages the creation of all broadcasts.
- Owns and maintains tracking documents containing all broadcast information.
- Collaborates daily with the producer team to manage incoming requests and all changes.
- Adds all ASINs/SKU information to broadcasts.
- Manages creation and influencer proxy access for all channels.
- Ability to diagnose issues in the Creator App and troubleshoot with the product team.
- Create/maintain SOPs for daily functions and new developments.
- Stays in close and frequent communication with the control room team, including the director.
- Builds/preps graphic assets (full frame images and b-roll) and operates all livestream broadcasts.
- Assists the director with rundown timing.
- Takes cues from the director during live broadcasts and works in tandem with the Xpression Operator.
- Moderates live chat(s).
- Rundown management in Shoflo/Airtable.
- Stay updated on Amazon Live trends, features, and best practices to continually enhance the effectiveness and relevance of our live streaming efforts.
- XPression Operation
- Prompter Operation
- Ability to step in to AD, Remote Coordinate a livestream and/or TPM if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
