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Freelance Studio Technician

Job Title: Freelance Studio Technician

Job ID: 27678072

Location: Las Vegas, NV 89044

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Description

Blue Wire is built around the simple idea that independent podcasts would be more successful if they worked together. This concept is the foundation of Blue Wire’s network of 260+ shows from Green Light with Chris Long, Stay Hot, and Road Trippin to regional hits such as Bronx Pinstripes, Light Years, Pack-A-Day and many more. We believe that hustle, authenticity, and community are cornerstones of success, and these are the values that connect our employees, network podcasts and listeners.

Blue Wire and Wynn Resorts have partnered on a first-of-its-kind brand alliance. Wynn Resorts is home to Blue Wire’s physical studio space within the heart of its flagship Las Vegas property. We activate around tentpole sports events like March Madness, NFL Draft, and NBA Summer League. Blue Wire also produces compelling, athlete and influencer led content year-round out of the studio while continuing to innovate new ideas and promotions with the world-class hospitality brand.
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Position Overview:
Blue Wire Studios is looking for an experienced Studio Technician with audio and/or 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 audio and/or video quality of our content. You will edit and mix audio and/or video files.

You understand video engineering workflow (PTZ cameras, video switching in a live environment, streaming procedures across various platforms including codecs and formats, vMix, vMix call, and lighting) and/or audio signal flow, audio processing, sound effects selection and integration, headphone mix creation, and submix creation.

This role is a contractor position, based in Las Vegas, NV. Candidates must reside in the area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in audio and/or video content capture and editing of content
Aid in development of new content formats with producers
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 must have experience in the following categories:

Hands on experience creating quality content a studio environment
Proficiency with Adobe creative suite a plus.
Triggering music and sound effects cues in a live environment
Triggering live switching multiple cameras in a live environment
Triggering live graphic overlays in alive environment
Ability to trouble shoot video, audio and live stream issues as they arise
Be open to taking risks and trying things outs. Must not be afraid to fail
Have a collaborative mindset
Be meticulous editor and listener
Posses’ interpersonal skills such as communication skills, active listening, and the ability to foster relationships
Basic knowledge of signal flow and troubleshooting capabilities