WAVY-TV is seeking an experienced Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) streaming specialist to handle hosting, producing, switching, editing, and uploading of video content, and becoming the in-house expert on CTV video distribution for our local media team.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience working with OBS or similar streaming software.
- Basic understanding of camera settings, studio lighting, and audio processing.
- proven technical problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide "one man band" hosting, producing, switching, editing and uploading for daily and special project video content via OBS.
- Become the in-house expert for CTV video distribution, including live hosted video in both unedited and breaking news formats.
- Develop OBS scene collections and work with graphics teams to help align production branding.
- Track show metrics to identify high value formats and opportunities for new programming.
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks both live on-stream and behind the scenes to include troubleshooting challenges as they arise.
- Interest in/willingness to learn and understand the IT and engineering elements of a successful livestream setup.
- High level attention to detail required to ensure polished OBS-driven products.
Other
- Set up interviews, gather factual information, needed b-roll and visual elements and prepare show rundowns or scripts as needed.
- Build positive working relationships with stakeholders in our newsroom to build awareness of our resources.
- Desire to experiment and innovate in an evolving digital space while maintaining professionalism and journalistic principles.
- 3-5 years of experience in video production with extensive on-camera experience
- Self-starting demeanor with an ability to spot opportunities to capture audiences in a streaming format.
- Solid foundation in journalism ethics on issues such as copyright and attribution.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team format or as an individual contributor.
- The position is based in Portsmouth, VA and requires a physical presence to function in the role.
