Webcast Producer (Contract Talent)

Robert Half•San Ramon, CA

About The Position

Robert Half is hiring a Webcast Producer to join its Media Design Studio department as contract talent. The role plans, leads, and executes live meetings and events using information gathered during request intake and subsequent client meetings. It also supports fully virtual events and collaborates with high-level executives on critical, high-profile projects. The producer works with clients, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand communication and training needs, then presents options based on desired deliverables and available technology. Event production may involve evaluating locations; selecting or hiring crew; reserving or renting equipment; coordinating transportation; and ensuring venue power requirements are met. Production responsibilities can include camera and audio setup and operation, video switching, playback, PowerPoint operation, encoding, moderation, camera operation, and technical direction for on-site and virtual events. The role may also edit recorded programs, including selecting output formats, importing and organizing media, editing footage, adding graphics, titles, animations, music, voice-over, and sound effects, managing and acquiring media assets, and archiving projects. The producer creates still and motion graphics packages for live webcasts using Adobe creative applications and uses industry-standard streaming protocols, services, and software encoders, including Wirecast. The role also diagnoses and troubleshoots issues and supports end users. Collaboration is a daily requirement. The producer develops and maintains working relationships with team members, clients, stakeholders, Corporate Communications, IT, and administrative staff in support of management communications. Collaboration includes brainstorming, sharing knowledge and best practices, working within brand guidelines, and staying aware of marketing initiatives and campaigns.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of professional experience in live event/broadcasting and AV media support.
Experience operating analog and digital audio mixers and routing signals to auxiliary sends and outputs.
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, and Audition.
Efficiency in Mac and Windows environments.
Knowledge of proper use and care of wired and wireless microphones.
Ability to use EQ, compression, delay, and other audio effects and processing to achieve suitable sound for webcasts and live events.
Understanding of in-person and virtual live production.
Ability to set up and cable video sources, including cameras, computers, playback devices, and recording devices.
Ability to operate a video camera effectively with minimal direction.
Working knowledge of signal paths, HDMI and HD-SDI sources, and distribution amplifiers.
Experience operating Barco S3 switchers, Blackmagic Design video routers and processors, AJA recording decks, and Panasonic PTZ cameras.
Ability to set up and operate video cameras and wired and wireless microphones, operate an audio mixer, and understand input and output signal paths.
Experience operating production equipment such as switchers, video routers, PTZ cameras, and recording hardware.
Strong understanding of signal paths and cable management, including HDMI, SDI, Ethernet, USB, and signal converters.
Ability to set up a multiple-input production and direct a stream and recording through completion.
Strong understanding of streaming audio and video across platforms.
Experience with post- and pre-production, editing, basic still and motion graphic design, and exporting for web delivery.
Experience with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and execute live meetings and events, including virtual events.
Gather and apply information from event requests and client meetings to plan production.
Evaluate event locations; select or hire crew; reserve or rent equipment; arrange transportation; and confirm location power needs.
Collaborate with executives, clients, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand communication and training needs and recommend production options.
Set up and operate cameras, video interfaces, cabling, audio mixers, video switchers, playback systems, and other production equipment for on-site and virtual events.
Perform production roles such as PowerPoint operator, encoding technician, webcast moderator, camera operator, and technical director.
Edit recorded programs, including selecting output formats, importing and organizing footage, editing, adding graphics and audio elements, managing assets, and archiving projects.
Create still and motion graphics packages for live webcasts, including logos, titles, and opening and closing sequences.
Use streaming protocols, services, and software encoders, including Wirecast.
Diagnose and troubleshoot production issues and support end users.
Collaborate with team members and maintain relationships with Corporate Communications, IT, administrative staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Share knowledge and best practices, work within brand guidelines, and maintain awareness of marketing initiatives and campaigns.