Specialist, Studio Production - TEMP

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Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory.

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We currently have a great opportunity available for a Studio Production Specialist. Under general direction, the Studio Production Specialist is responsible for facilitating all aspects of studio and field based audio/video production for live broadcasting, distribution, and video streaming. Additional post production responsibilities may include audio/video editing, motion graphics, soundtracks, video compression and delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with clients and studio staff to assist in the production of a variety of audio and video products for live broadcasting, distribution, and video streaming.

2. Operate video switcher, cameras, hard disk video recorders, audio mixing boards, and lighting control as needed.

3. Adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot studio camera equipment, lighting equipment, and audio equipment.

4. Responsible for the technical direction of scheduled VILT(T) classes, including the following: monitoring of live broadcast, management of audio board, session recording, roll in videos, and camera position and switching.

5. Under the guidance of senior staff, facilitate pre-production and production planning activities.

6. Conduct field-based audio and video production, interacting with clients and operating all portable audio and video equipment; transport and set up lighting and audio equipment as required; provide limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment.

7. Plan and perform audio and video post-production tasks including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing.

8. Utilize computer graphics and special effects software for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts.

9. Compress audio and video projects for output; make audio and video products available in a variety of formats.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of Travel: 10%

Physical Risk: Regular exposure to risk that may require alertness, but with minimal precautions.

Physical Demands: Light physical effort. Routine handling of objects up to 20 pounds; prolonged (at least 50% of time) sitting, standing, keyboard or CRT work. May require periods of moderate discomfort due to noise, dust, lighting and/or other conditions.

Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in television production preferred. 1-5 years of previous experience in relevant field preferred, which may include experience in the Armed Forces.

• A certificate in television production from an accredited technical institute is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs, ie Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe audition, etc required.

• The ability to speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft software platforms including Windows, Office Suite, and assorted internet browsers.

• Demonstrate customer service excellence by clearly and concisely communicating work status, methods, instructions, problems, requirements, options, and concerns with team members, managers, and customers.
• Work as part of a team to establish project deliverables.
• Participate in meetings with customers, team members, contractors, and others to exchange information, make decisions, and/or provide updates.
• Knowledge of professional audio and video field production set-up, procedures, terminology and execution is a plus.
• Knowledge of professional live television set-up, procedures, terminology and execution is a plus.
• Knowledge of production equipment operation including video cameras and recorders, audio recording equipment, video switchers, graphics manipulation, lights and lighting boards, and audio mixing boards is a plus.
• Ability to manage priorities and handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
  

Sysmex'Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in television production preferred. 1-5 years of previous experience in relevant field preferred, which may include experience in the Armed Forces. s COVID-19 vaccination policy, consistent with its status as a federal government contractor and commitment to its customers and to providing a safe workplace for its employees, requires that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all Sysmex employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the latter of your start date. To the extent permitted by applicable law, any offer of employment extended will be conditioned upon the individual's ability to provide proof of current vaccination status. Sysmex makes reasonable accommodations when needed for medical or religious reasons. However, vaccine exemption and other accommodation requests cannot be granted unless the individual is able, with the accommodation, to perform the essential functions of the job.

Sysmex is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.