OVERVIEW
The Studio Operations Intern will be a part of the CNBC Studio technical production team in APAC that outputs daily live TV news programs watched by millions of viewers worldwide. You will be trained and guided by experienced Studio Directors to operate equipment in a studio and control room effectively. You will be able to experience and participate in both CNBC’s live and pre-recorded TV news programmes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Setup studio ancillary equipment in preparation for daily live TV news production
• Perform live TV audio mixing using professional broadcast sound mixer
• Operate up to 8 robotic cameras and a Jib
• Work closely with Studio Directors and learn how to setup and conceptualize camera shots and angles
• Setup anchors, correspondents, reporters and guests with microphones and in-ear-monitors before they go on-air
• Learn to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance of studio equipment
• Pick up floor managing skills through observation of how Studio Directors manage studio floor operations – coordinating with talents, guests, studio equipment, relaying cues between talents on the floor and control room
• Collaborate and provide technical production support to News Editorial and Operations teams
• Opportunities to participate in CNBC outdoor broadcast news coverage and events, on ad-hoc basis, as requested
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Polytechnic student currently pursuing a diploma.
- Must have the legal right to work in Singapore. Only candidates with existing eligibility to work in Singapore will be considered.
- Available for a full time internship from March to August.
- A desire and passion to learn new skills in broadcast media production environment
- Team player who can work independently and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams
- Ability to adapt to new environments and pick up new knowledge/skills quickly
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues and external guests professionally
- Ability to work under pressure in live television broadcast environment
- Meticulous with a keen eye for details
- Efficient multitasker
- Flexibility in working shift hours
- Completion of a studio operations/management or filming module would be advantageous
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
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