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Control Room Operator, On-Call
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A Broadcast Technician operates audio equipment and transmitters for a radio or television station. Operates and maintains equipment that regulates signal strength for a station. Arranges sound equipment and monitors the volume and quality of sound for programs; synchronizes sound with visual images for television shows or other broadcast events such as sports games. May edit recorded shows or productions.
$61,956 / year median in Pennsylvania
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Working at QVC Group means joining a live social shopping company with incredible teams, ambitious projects and amazing careers. QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road. Your Opportunity, Your Team As a Control Room Operator, you will support QVC and HSN, and will perform the duties of the Assistant Director, Graphics Operator, Audio Board Operator and Camera Operator positions for the live broadcast. Where You'll Work This role is onsite and will require you to work from our West Chester, PA headquarters daily. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. You must live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware to be considered. This is a part-time/on-call position, and requires that candidates are available to work any shift, any day of the week. You will receive your schedule well in advance. What You'll Do Take direction from the Line Producer concerning the timing and order of production elements and communicate the direction to the live team at the appropriate time. Operate video servers, still store, routers and robotic cameras for the live broadcast. Set up cameras with back stage team according to blocking standards using robotic controls. Manage video clips and graphics for on air play out. Operate graphics position for live broadcast. Operate audio console and associated audio and video servers for live broadcast. Operate camera for live broadcast. May include jimmy jib, hand held, robotic and specialty cameras. Elevate production and technical issues Communicate critical production information to live production team Assist director of live broadcast What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Media, Communications, or directly related field required. 1 year of hands-on experience required - working within control room operations, broadcasting equipment including: audio boards, character generators, servers, and camera robotics required. Internship experience, work at a college/university TV station, and volunteer control room work are all great foundations to be successful in this role! Ability to lift and operate handheld camera weighing 26lbs. Ability to move to different shifts as dictated by the needs of the business. #LI-CV1 Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you'll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits. QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance. If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions. Join Our Team! QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands - QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screen a doorway to discovery, delight and community. QVC Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. We're an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It's a fun, fast-paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers! Applicant Privacy Notice