Graphics Operator I

Company: ESPN
Location: Bristol
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Departmental Summary: - We build, enhance and playout the Edit + Animation + Graphics Innovation + Playout team's world-class designs, utilizing the most state-of-the-art graphics technology in the industry. - We are partners with all studio and event productions to showcase statistics and sports information around the clock to enhance our visual storytelling. - We are constantly evaluating and adapting our workflows while staffing for maximum efficiencies.Position Summary: Executes graphics on an intermediate level using ESPN developed playout applications for event and studio productions. - Maintains quality of ESPN's on-air product for daily/nightly studio and event productions.Responsibilities:

• Operates ESPN developed playout applications for live studio and event productions
• Works independently on studio and event assignments
• Enforces studio and event formats of ESPN's networks and its promo look
• Ensures the accuracy and timely preparation of graphics on all productions
• Able to effectively communicate across the organization to report technical problems. - Must also be able to clearly articulate source of problems in defective equipment reports
• Required to work flexible hours and days as production assignments dictate including weekends, nights and holidays
• Reviews daily schedules and ensures prompt arrivals for assignments
• Maintains administrative records including shift assignment reports and other required documentation
• Reads and responds to email notifications and other company-supported communication tools
• Upholds production support responsibilities when necessary
• Trains new hires on various studio productions
• Fulfills Show Lead responsibilities on multiple productions, including thorough graphics documentation, workflow efficiencies, and communication with peersQualifications:
  • Able to perform at an intermediate level with functions of Windows-based playout applications
  • Two or more years of on-air graphics systems playout experience in a major market or at the network level -
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
  • Thorough sports knowledge is preferred -
  • Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to work unusual hours and must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines
  • Must be accurate spellers and possess strong communication skills
  • Must have reliable transportation to workPreferred Qualifications:
    • Demonstrates versatility on all studio shows including international productions
    • Proficient understanding of production terminology, control room etiquette, and overall professionalism
    • Proficient understanding of the various graphics packages and operational proceduresRequired Education:High School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred Education:College degree in Communications, Television & Video Production, Multi-Media, Sports Broadcast Journalism#ESPNMedia

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