Studio Operator

(This is a six month commitment with the possibility of an extension)

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the international organization for public-private cooperation.

The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities- Multi-skilled vision mixer with live switching skills for live programming, playout. Can operate production-based systems as well as recording, editing, mixing, and replaying material.- Operate studio equipment effectively and safely, complying with Safety Regulations. This will include the use of mixing desks, controlling the routing of outside sources and operating motorised cameras.- Develop specialist vision mixing skills whilst retaining the ability to balance and control a whole range of productions, typically both live and pre-recorded productions, working to the highest level of international standards.- Identify when problems arise in broadcast-critical systems and be able to work around them where necessary.- Eye for detail. Eye for design. Live storytelling skills.- Entrepreneurial mindset and project management skills.- Studio experience.

Vision mixing- Source switching, vision and sound mixing, keying/effects with or without directors’ instructions- Undertake Studio Direction for less complex or recorded items- Write and provide advice to colleagues on developing technical procedures (standard operating procedures) for the studio.- Provide assistance with Production forward planning.- Provide assistance with technical arrangements which will include forward planning of own Event Outside Broadcasts when necessary.- Keep pace with developments in the professional live video field and make use of opportunities at work to take a proactive approach to self-development.- Rig and test studio floor monitors and prompting equipment where required. Testing all equipment prior to live- Rigging, de-rigging, testing, lining up and operation of studio equipment, including microphones communications equipment, PA, FB, sound mixing consoles and any associated outboard effects; as well as any associated cabling, to meet the artistic, technical and safety requirements to fulfil customer demands.- Knowledge of how video and audio routing function. Editing and Graphics skills a plus.

Lighting- Operate the studio lighting desk and to be able to rig and set lamps in the studios to production requirements- Operate camera controls (CCU and Robotics) to ensure high quality matched camera outputs in terms of exposure, black level and colour- Line up of gallery monitors in terms of black level, brightness, and colour balance

Camera operations- Rig, de-rig, test, line up and operate studio equipment, including cameras, their mountings (including remote/robotic cameras, lightweight cameras and motorised camera mountings); monitors; lighting consoles; as well as any associated cabling.- Meet the artistic, technical and safety requirements to fulfil internal customer demands, this includes rigging and setting up of prompting devices and computer equipment- Rig and operate studio/ENG cameras with or without live direction.- Operate handheld cameras in a creative manner on a live programme- Advise in the rehearsal and planning of programmes as to best use of studio cameras with regards to interpreting directorial ambition- Work closely with lighting directors and set designers to achieve the best-looking programmes within studio constraints

Why work at the Forum:
The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change