EVS Operator

EMG / Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilizing outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a skilled EVS Operator to join our team on an as needed basis to help shape and master in-game replays, half-time, and full-time highlight packages, inserts, and MELTS for League of Legends and Valorant events (among others). The EVS Operator will prepare and execute immediate replays while working as part of a high performing team in a collaborative environment. They will work on EVS XT VIA, the very latest EVS server, which will help them to create insert packages which may include team/player arrivals and interviews, along with packages taken from the on-air broadcast, etc.

The ideal candidate will need to be a clear and confident communicator, able to adapt quickly to on-air changes and remain calm under pressure. Their aim will be to ensure a quality visual presentation that informs and inspires viewers and audiences from all around the world.

In this role, they will be an integral part of Gravity Media’s EVS team and will take guidance from the EVS Lead. The position is based in the greater Seattle area. The position may require international travel on occasion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ingesting media.
• Building of sources through the internal router software. 
• Banking of in-game footage to create replay packages in a timely and ‘live’ setting. 
• Building of halftime and fulltime highlights packages.
• Monitor feeds coming into EVS or Vmix.
• Work closely with Media Asset Management to share and export clips/footage as required. 
• Development and play-out of Melts.
• Building of packages/recaps for the next day.
• Creating post show documentation highlighting any tasks or issues from EVS or Vimix.
• Update and maintain all SOPs and contribute to new SOPs and the sharing of business/skill knowledge.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This role is for you if you have

• Time management skills and how-to prioritize workload and asks.
• Key communication skills – can listen and understand requests over talkback
• Multitasking skills – have the dexterity to manage the Vmix/ EVS XT VIA while using the talkback panel to communicate with the Director etc.
• The ability to monitor a number of audio sources at the same time to be ready when called – eg – listening to the Director, or Producer and Program out feed at the same time.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite apps, and ability to learn and utilize Google business apps.
• EVS and or Vmix experience in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience editing packages with a particular eye for pacing.
• Experience with Premiere Pro, AVID or any other NLE software.
• Knowledge of Esports.
• Internal router software i.e. Orbit, VSM or Magnum knowledge. 
• Any background or experience with Live production – with strong fundamentals in video content production workflows and related production technologies in a fast-paced environment.