Graphics Operator, CBS Sports Digital (On Site)

CBS Sports Digital is looking for a Graphics Operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of broadcast operations and production activities.  The Chyron Operator will work together with directors and producers during production to create a unique and creative show through graphics.

This position is on-site 5-days a week in our Stamford, CT office. Nights, weekends & holidays are expected.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Review final on-air product to assure high quality and notify producers of any potential editorial problems.

• Effectively communicating with the control room.

• Assist with breaking news coverage, and last minute graphic changes.

• Communicate efficiently with Sports and News and production personnel internally and externally.

• Follow directives from producers and directors during production of live and recorded sports segments and programs in the control room and studio

Qualifications:

What you bring to the team:

You have -

• Working knowledge of Chyron systems.

• At least 1 year of experience with broadcast graphics systems (strong internships will be considered).

• Must be able to work under time pressure deadlines and willing to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news,"etc. Since the schedules will rotate, you must be able to work all shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays. Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.

You might also have –

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communications or equivalent

• Ability to build show elements in third party software systems a plus. 

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $53,000.00 - 78,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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