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Amazon Studios Engineer/Video Production Specialist, Event Productions: Studios, Event Productions (IT Services) in Sydney, Australia

Description

This role will include operating video and audio production equipment for both Studios live or pre-recorded content creation as well as for On/Off campus events support, and ensuring the health and maintenance of all the equipment systems.

The candidate in this role will successfully navigate operating high-end content under the direction of an Studio or Event Producer, while following pre-established standard operation procedures.

On the production operational side, a successful candidate will have a strong, diverse background in videography, camera operations, audio engineering, and a general knowledge of lighting composition. A successful candidate would have deep knowledge and experience in production equipment operation for studio-based content. Candidates should demonstrate deep studio equipment knowledge, technical directing abilities, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to keep calm, focused and confident in a production environment. A successful candidate will have an impeccable focus and drive to constantly improve the customer experience.

When this candidate is not actively filming or maintaining the equipment systems, they will work on post productions requests alongside of the editorial team. This would require knowledge and significant experience in audio and visual editing programs and editorial composition.

Key job responsibilities

Pre-Production:

• Acts as a subject matter expert in the field of visual and audio production

• Works directly with customers and producers, when necessary, during planning meetings

• Promptly, thoroughly, professionally communicates with team, customers, and business partners

• Oversees the thorough testing of equipment ahead of event

• Executes designated studio video production setup and technical coordination of assigned systems

• Prepares technical set up in advance of a shoot and help run technical rehearsal, if needed

• Ensures industry best practices are followed with a safety-first mindset

Production:

• Directs the customer clearly through the production process

• Collaborates with the producer during operations

• Provides operational services: videography, audio engineering, and other necessary technical studio equipment

• Optimizes systems for the best quality attainable

• Dynamically flexes to client needs and changes

• Ensures a high-standard of production that is on-brand and exceeds customer expectation

Post-Production:

• Help with the strike of the set and the equipment

• Ensures all equipment is properly shut down and stored

• Submits and quality checks the upload of footage

• Assists the post-production team on edits

• Helps maintain studio-based post-production workload

• Participates in post-event feedback discussions and surveys

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensures tier-1 maintenance of equipment

• Assists and provides expertise to collaborate in the purchase and decisions of necessary equipment needs or updates

Basic Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional broadcast or events experience

  • High school or equivalent diploma

  • 4+ years of operational experience with audio, video, lighting, and livestreaming systems

  • 1+ years of experience in post-production services

  • 3+ years in a studio environment

  • 3+ years of camera operation experience

  • Versed in Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve

  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of video production processes including; pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production deliverables

  • Experience taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Strong desire to learn new technologies and systems

  • Experience in effectively communicating with a diverse audience

Acknowledgement of country:

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

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