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Game Night Staff: EVS Operator (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Washington, DC 20004

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. 

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

Position Overview:

The EVS Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of an EVS XT-Go system in a live studio environment. This role will work with a wide variety of personnel to plan and implement optimum editing, archiving, and playback strategies for productions.

Do you have additional control room expertise in areas such as Technical Director, Tape Playback, Robotic Camera Control, Graphics, and Video Shading?! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Engineering Department on efforts related to EVS processes, updates, and technical questions.
  • Provide insight and direction to freelance EVS operators on workflow and standard procedures.
  • Manage multiple EVS XT-Go machines to ensure appropriate space is available on each machine and that meaningful material is archived in a systematic way.
  • Meet with show producers and directors to determine the best use of the EVS for production needs.
  • Operate the EVS XT-Go for programs such as pregame and postgame shows, press conferences, studio shows, and alternate broadcasts.
  • Edit game highlights and player packages with minimal direct supervision. Follow edit notes on a rundown. Edit efficiently and creatively.
  • Integrate clips from additional sources such as Adobe Premiere and Chyron Paint into highlight packages.
  • Use a router to ensure accurate sourcing of video feeds.
  • Understand how to use the EVS network to navigate to machines in other areas of the facility.
  • Use X-File software to retrieve and archive clips.
  • Troubleshoot problems as they occur and report equipment issues to Engineering.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience operating the EVS for professional broadcasts.
  • Knowledge of live television production processes.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment requiring quick-turnaround of video feeds.
  • Outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  • An interest in sports and MSE’s teams.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $71.94 USD/hour

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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