Freelance Quality Control Operator - Big Ten Network

Fox • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Big Ten Network is looking for Freelance Quality Control Operators to join their team in Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA. The Freelance Quality Control Operators are charged with ensuring live events streaming on the B1G+ platform meet and exceed production standards for broadcast. You will work closely over intercom with broadcast students in the StudentU program on our 18 campuses, helping them prepare for broadcasts and being there to answer questions and provide feedback.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of how sports television is produced
• Basic computer skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask and monitor multiple games simultaneously
• Helpful, positive attitude
• Love of sports and knowledge of the teams and student-athletes of the Big Ten conference
• Able to work evening and weekend shifts based on the live event schedule

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the XPression graphics system and video production/control room equipment

Responsibilities

• Monitor games streaming on the B1G+ platform, including placing events live and ending the broadcast at their conclusion and slating during any delays
• Work directly with broadcast control rooms over intercom to check production elements meet broadcast quality standards prior to events beginning
• Provide students with feedback before, during, and after events to communicate expectations, successes, and areas for improvement
• Identify great moments during broadcasts and communicate those to the StudentU team and digital media team for featuring on B1G social media accounts, as well as other Big Ten Network linear programming
• Assist the StudentU team with the creation of production guides and updating record books, rosters, and other materials

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed