Blue Wire is hiring: Freelance Video Production Technician in Las Vegas

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Blue Wire is built around the idea that independent podcasts are more successful when they work together. The network includes 310+ shows such as Green Light with Chris Long, Stay Hot, Road Trippin, Bronx Pinstripes, Light Years, Pack-A-Day, and more. Blue Wire and Wynn Resorts have partnered on a first-of-its-kind brand alliance, with Wynn Resorts hosting Blue Wire’s physical studio space at its flagship Las Vegas property. The studio supports tentpole sports events like March Madness, NFL Draft, and NBA Summer League, and also produces athlete- and influencer-led content year-round.

Position Overview

Blue Wire Studios is looking for an experienced Studio Technician with video expertise to assist in the production of content from our Wynn studio property. You will assist in the operation of a studio while maintaining video quality of our content. You may edit and mix video files. You understand video engineering workflow, including PTZ and cinema cameras, live video switching, streaming procedures across platforms (codecs and formats), vMix, vMix Call, OBS, and lighting. This is a contractor position based in Las Vegas, NV, and candidates must reside in the area.

Responsibilities

• Video switching in a live environment
• Aid in development of new content formats with producers
• Assist in video content capture and editing
• Edit and assemble episodes of content
• Ensure all edits are completed according to Blue Wire editing specifications
• Ensure project deadlines are met
• Collaborate with teams across Blue Wire including development, production, postproduction, marketing, operations, business development, business affairs and more

Qualifications & Skills

Candidate must be passionate, knowledgeable about the sports content medium and have experience in the following:

• Hands-on experience creating quality content in a studio environment
• Triggering live switching of multiple cameras in a live environment
• Triggering live graphic overlays in a live environment
• Ability to troubleshoot video and live stream issues as they arise
• Be open to taking risks and trying things; not afraid to fail
• Collaborative mindset
• Meticulous editing and listening skills
• Interpersonal skills such as communication, active listening, and the ability to foster relationships
• Basic knowledge of signal flow and troubleshooting capabilities

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with Sony FX9s or other cinema cameras
• Experience with video/IP routing hardware/software
• Experience with Blackmagic switchers

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution