Broadcast Producer (Contract) - Worktank

Broadcast Producer (Contract)

About Worktank:

Founded in 2001, Worktank has spent the past 20 years bringing client stories to life. We have tens of thousands of live, virtual, and streamlining broadcast events under our belt, helping senior executives and business groups successfully connect around the world.

Our team of experts - leaders in the virtual event, production, and live broadcast spaces - develop and manage end-to-end broadcast experiences spanning executive engagement strategy and support, creative and content development, live video production and streaming, and virtual event support.

We have a passion for creating custom solutions, but at Worktank, we think beyond technology. For us, it's about relationships. By leveraging the latest technology, Worktank lets clients focus on engaging with their audience - wherever they may be.

We pride ourselves on our rigorous process and attention to detail. If we were brewers, our beers would win awards. Instead, we put together ridiculously good hybrid broadcasts and videos!

Working at Worktank:  

We are seeking seasoned Broadcast Producer with live video broadcast, Virtual Meeting, and Post- Production experience for project-based assignments for both Puget Sound region, national, and international productions.

In this position you will also: 

• Partner with clients and stakeholders to plan and execute productions that exceed their expectations.
• Provide a streamlined and simplified experience in guiding clients through the production process.
• Partner with clients to create show flows and gather elements and assets for the broadcast.
• Partner with creative and technical production teams in making production decisions.
• Ensure 100% technical broadcast readiness, partnering with Production Operations to document the solution and book crew and equipment, directly manage rehearsals, monitor technical pre-flight tests, and ensure all other logistical elements are prepared and executed.
• Ensure 100% client broadcast readiness, setting expectations and requirements for all presenters and stakeholders.
• Drive problem-solving and solutions with the Worktank team to deliver world class experiences.
• Use strong Project Management skills to manage time and resources to production plans, manage changes, control costs, optimize team scheduling, and other related project management needs.
  During broadcast preparation and execution, guide the technical production teams to deliver the best outcomes to our customers.
• Lead production company engagements, including overseeing crews of camera operators, audio engineers, technical directors, stream techs, and miscellaneous production crew to run a live broadcast.
• Produce mixed media assets related to meetings and broadcasts including videos, show packages (open, closes, slates, lower thirds) and ensure all ancillary video content maps to brand and creative brief.

This opportunity might be a good fit if you… 

• Are keenly accustomed to high-pressure, Live video productions where a cool head, accuracy and clear communication ensures a successful production.
• Are effective communicating directly with both Executive Producers and the client in pre-production.
• Are comfortable calling the show if needed on live day and bridging the gap with the crew.
• Have experience tracking and coordinating production schedules.

Superstar candidates also have minimum of 5 years or more experience in...

• Producing Live video broadcasts of various sizes.

• Effectively communicating and managing clients and stakeholders.
• Experience creating a Run of Show.
• Experience communicating with C-Suite clients.
• Experience Managing and a production crew during tech rehearsals and broadcsats.
• Clear understanding of production crew roles.
• Microsoft experience.

What we have to offer: 

• We offer competitive hourly rates between $40 and $75. 
• A dynamic workplace culture with a group of talented professionals. 
• An eclectic studio office in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. 

More Reasons to join Worktank: 

• A high degree of autonomy within a collaborative production team. 
• A learning culture with opportunities to grow your career. 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.