Jr 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 Jr. EVS Operator with a passion for Esports to join our team 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). As a key member of the Gravity Media production team stationed within Riot Games facility, they will prepare and execute immediate replays while working as part of a high performing team in a collaborative environment. The Jr. EVS Operator 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, the Jr. EVS Operator will be an integral part of the organization’s EVS team and will take guidance from the EVS Lead/Producer and report to the EVS Lead. The position is based in the greater Seattle area. The position may require travel on occasion.

The successful candidate will be assigned as on-site Gravity staff embedded at the Riot Games remote broadcast center. They will work across the live esport broadcasts focusing on championships and tournaments from around the world. The JR. EVS Operator will be working with the latest technology in one of the most advanced remote broadcast centers in the world.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• 1 year of experience editing packages with a particular eye for pacing preferred.
• EVS experience in a professional or academic setting desirable.
• Experience with Premiere Pro, AVID or any other NLE software.
• Knowledge of Esports.
• Time management and prioritization of workload and asks.
• Are a key communicator – can listen and understand requests over talkback
• Are a multitasker – have the dexterity to manage the 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, e.g. listening to the Director, EVS Producer, and Programme out feed at the same time.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Google business apps.
• The ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight.
• The ability to operate a keyboard, view a video display terminal screen.
• The ability to lift up to 20 pounds and push or pull up to 25 pounds.