Nflcareers

Seasonal Part-Time V1/Shading Operator

Inglewood, California, United States. Posted 4 months ago

The role

This person will lead in-studio and remote camera shading for live and pre-recorded news and sports productions. They will manage real-time shading, color correction, and signal integrity across all camera feeds.

What you will do

  • Perform real-time shading of multiple camera sources
  • Configure and manage camera shading systems including Sony broadcast camera chains, CCUs, and RCPs
  • Adjust iris, gamma, black levels, and color balance
  • Color correct inbound video feeds using Selenio Network Processor Manager
  • Manage video signal routing using Imagine Magellan Control systems
  • Monitor and troubleshoot video signals using waveform monitors and vectorscopes
  • Collaborate with Technical Directors, Engineering, and production staff
  • Support setup, calibration, and testing of cameras and video infrastructure
  • Adjust shading dynamically based on lighting or production requirements
  • Support advanced production environments including robotic camera systems and Ultimatte systems

Required qualifications

  • 5–10+ years of experience in camera shading or broadcast video operations in studio and/or remote production environments
  • Extensive experience with Sony broadcast camera systems, including studio and ENG configurations
  • Experience shading, color correcting, and routing video using frame synchronizers and production systems
  • Strong understanding of broadcast video formats, including 1080p, 1080i, and 720p
  • Working knowledge of SMPTE 2110 or IP-based video workflows
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Nice to have

  • Experience working in live sports or fast-paced broadcast production environments
  • Experience with automated and robotic camera systems (Panasonic, Telemetrics)
  • Familiarity with Ultimatte compositing systems and virtual production workflows
  • Experience working with OLED walls and large-format display environments
  • Knowledge of HDR and emerging broadcast technologies

About the company

NFL Media Technical Operations is part of the NFL. The NFL core values include Respect, Integrity, Team Responsibility, and Resiliency.

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