VMix Operator

Job Description Summary

Reporting to Senior Producer, the vMix Operator serves as the technical production engine for NJ PBS. The role involves directing, assembling, and delivering daily video‑based news segments, shows, and original programming in a single‑operator vMix environment. The operator ensures broadcast‑ready quality from start to finish, integrating graphics, audio, closed captioning, and distribution across playout, streaming, and social platforms.

• Serve as sole technical director and operator for the daily Monday–Friday newscast, working within a pre‑recorded, late‑afternoon assembly workflow.
• Build and manage show rundowns in coordination with the editorial team; ingest, log, and organize all story packages, reporter tracks, and anchor footage.
• Assemble the complete newscast in vMix, executing graphics, lower thirds, full‑screen elements, video playback, transitions, and audio mixing in a single‑operator environment.
• Ensure all segments meet broadcast quality standards for video levels, audio normalization (LKFS/R128), closed captioning integration, and format compliance.
• Encode and deliver the finished program to the central playout hub by established daily deadline, using required file formats and delivery protocols.
• Monitor and troubleshoot delivery pipelines; promptly report technical failures and maintain backup delivery procedures.
• Assemble original NJ PBS programs, specials, and documentary content using the vMix environment.
• Coordinate with producers and editors on post‑production workflows, ensuring compatibility between editing systems and vMix playout.
• Manage multi‑source productions including remote contributors via NDI, IP video, or other streaming inputs.
• Build and maintain vMix project templates for recurring show formats to ensure consistency and production efficiency.
• Operate and manage the graphics workflow within vMix, including integration with character generator tools and external design assets.
• Encode and distribute content for streaming platforms, social media, and the NJ PBS owned‑and‑operated digital hub.
• Assist in the configuration and maintenance of live streaming workflows for breaking news, special events, and digital‑first content.
• Serve as the primary operator and day‑to‑day steward of the vMix production system; collaborate with engineering and IT to maintain software licensing, updates, and hardware performance.
• Work with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with cameras, audio systems, monitors, signal routing, and network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering staff on systems maintenance, upgrades, and redundancy planning.
• Document production workflows, technical configurations, and delivery specifications for organizational continuity.
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

• Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Film/Video Production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Required: Minimum three years of experience in broadcast television production, with demonstrated experience in a technical director or production operator role.
• Required: Hands‑on proficiency with vMix software; ability to build and execute complex productions as a single operator.
• Required: Strong understanding of broadcast signal flow, video formats (HD/4K), audio standards (PCM, LKFS/R128), and delivery file specifications.
• Required: Experience with newscast production workflows, including rundown management, package ingest, and deadline‑driven delivery.
• Required: Working knowledge of broadcast graphics systems; ability to operate and update graphics packages.
• Required: Familiarity with closed captioning integration and FCC compliance requirements.
• Required: Ability to work independently under deadline pressure with minimal supervision.
• Preferred: Experience with NDI‑based IP video workflows and remote production.
• Preferred: Familiarity with PBS technical standards, delivery requirements, and affiliate operations.
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