National Capitol Contracting provides our partners in the public and private sectors with an extensive portfolio of media, communications, and technology solutions. We recognize that providing high quality services requires a deep understanding of our clients’ priorities, needs, and goals. NCC is proud to have developed custom-tailored plans for each of our clients that combine our relevant industry experience with project-specific expertise.
While we offer a diverse array of service offerings, each division of our company supports our key mission: to facilitate communication amongst key stakeholders as well as between decision-makers and the people who are affected by their choices.
Position:
Video Engineer / Camera Shader
Location:
SW Washington, DC
Job Summary:
Responsible for engineering, operations, and maintenance of studio video production equipment within a government studio and audiovisual support for meeting facilities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Experience in engineering aspects of the total video production workflow including camera shading, video routing, and QC – incorporating live, on demand, traditional and social media
Understanding and skills with video head ends, video transport, and troubleshooting audio and video issues
Knowledge in HD video, video compression, program switchers, digital playout, satellite uplinks/downlinks and HD fiber circuits
Understanding of video streaming technologies
Ability to work in an IP / video convergent workflow to support the completion of projects and assist in troubleshooting with IT centric team members
Experience with Video Teleconferencing Systems (VTC) including Cisco SX80 and C-series.
Experience with multi-camera productions (Sony and Canon) post production processes (AVID), and AV environments
Ability to isolate and troubleshoot failed equipment, facility issues, and other network components
Able to operate in multitasking environments, with interrupts and priority changes
Must exhibit company core values:
Innovative, Adaptable and Always Learning
Putting the Customer First
Work Together for the Greater Good
Own It and Get It Done
Go Beyond
Do the Right Thing
Have Fun
Responsibilities
Service as technical liaison for television facilities and remote shoots
Test and maintain equipment for optimal readiness
Manage updates of pertinent in house CAD drawings
Cross team collaboration during live and studio productions
Guidance to FT AV Production Specialists on site with daily tasks
Occasionally fulfill operator role for studio productions
Assist in developing and implementing best practice in HD video and audio strategies and processes by research and recommendation of new equipment, services, and software
Support Program Manager and Government clients with special programs and projects
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Broad level of experience and expertise installing and maintaining electronic equipment located in the studio. The equipment will cover all aspects of a sophisticated and state of the art television facility
Component level troubleshooting and repair
6+ years’ experience in Video Engineering in multi-camera studio and AV environments
Understanding and experience in live video productions and post-production processes.
AAP/EEO Statement
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).