Studio Manager US
Core
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot studio and technical equipment for live broadcasts and recordings, serving as the on-site technical lead for a US production hub directed remotely from Sydney.
Role type
Senior hands-on studio operations manager
Builds
Live news broadcasts and recordings for News24
Domain
Broadcast journalism / Live TV production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Studio operations & live broadcast execution)
Required skills
Studio equipment operation, camera/lighting/audio troubleshooting, signal chain management, floor management, remote production coordination, technical fault diagnosis, vendor/facilities liaison
Preferred skills
Experience with distributed production, ability to work independently across time zones, adaptability under breaking news pressure
Technologies
Cameras, lighting, audio, prompters, encoders, signal chains
Responsibilities
Set up and operate studio equipment; run the floor during live broadcasts; manage local signal chain and backup paths; troubleshoot technical faults under time pressure; coordinate with remote Sydney control room; support facility move and installation; write local operating procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
