Broadcast/Livestream AssistantAt — Clarity Experiences
assist with setup, operation, and monitoring of livestream equipment, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality video and audio content. Responsibilities include managing camera angles, coordinating with technical teams, troubleshooting minor issues, and assisting with pre- and post-production tasks. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a passion for live production are essential. Prior experience with broadcasting tools or livestream platforms is a plus.
Equipment Setup and Testing:
Assist in setting up cameras, microphones, lighting, and streaming hardware before broadcasts.
Test all equipment to ensure proper functionality, including video and audio quality checks.
Configure livestreaming software and platforms with the correct settings (resolution, bitrate, stream keys).
Live Production Support:
Operate and monitor camera feeds, ensuring proper framing, focus, and smooth transitions.
Monitor audio levels to ensure clear and balanced sound throughout the broadcast.
Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time (e.g., audio/video delays, dropped connections).
Assist the production team with on-the-fly adjustments and cues during the livestream.
Post-Production Tasks:
Help archive and organize recorded streams for future use.
Assist with basic video editing tasks, such as trimming, adding overlays, or reformatting content for different platforms.
Create highlight clips or repurposed content for social media or promotional use.
Audience Interaction and Monitoring:
Monitor live chat or audience engagement during broadcasts and relay feedback to the team.
Ensure a smooth viewing experience for the audience by tracking stream quality and uptime.
General Support and Collaboration:
Support the production team with logistics, such as cable management, equipment movement, and setup tear-down.
Collaborate closely with directors, camera operators, and on-screen talent to ensure smooth execution.
Assist in documenting technical workflows and creating checklists for future broadcasts.
This role involves a combination of technical, creative, and organizational tasks, contributing to the success of high-quality livestream productions.
Training:
Equipment Operation and Technical Skills:
Hands-on training with video cameras, audio systems, switchers, encoders, and other livestream equipment.
Instruction on setting up and calibrating video and audio systems for optimal quality.
Basic troubleshooting techniques for common technical issues during live broadcasts.
Livestream Platforms and Software:
Training on popular livestream platforms (e.g., YouTube Live, Vimeo, Twitch, Facebook Live).
Instruction on software tools for switching, encoding, and managing live streams (e.g., OBS Studio, vMix, Wirecast).
Understanding platform-specific settings, including resolution, bitrate, and latency adjustments.
Production Workflow and Planning:
Training on the end-to-end livestream production process, from pre-production setup to post-event wrap-up.
Guidance on scripting, cueing, and coordinating with on-screen talent and crew.
Exposure to shot planning, camera angles, and live video transitions.
Communication and Team Coordination:
Training on effectively communicating with technical teams, directors, and production crew.
Understanding production roles and responsibilities to ensure smooth execution during broadcasts.
Real-Time Problem Solving:
Scenario-based training for managing technical challenges, such as dropped connections, audio sync issues, or hardware malfunctions.
Tips for quick decision-making and troubleshooting under pressure.
Post-Production Basics:
Introduction to video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) to assist with post-broadcast tasks.
Guidance on content archiving, video file management, and repurposing recorded streams for future use.
Best Practices for Audience Engagement:
Training on optimizing live broadcasts for audience interaction and engagement.
Strategies for delivering professional, high-quality streams tailored to platform-specific audiences.
This comprehensive training will equip the Broadcast/Livestream Assistant with foundational skills in production, technical operations, and live event management, preparing them for a successful career in media production.
Learning Outcomes:
technical proficiency, production skill, time management and adaptability, collaboration and communication, content creation and delivery