Video Operator

The Walt Disney Company

Video Operator supporting engineering needs of remote broadcast events. Troubleshooting video issues and managing technical operations for live production.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Video Operator is responsible for supporting the engineering needs of our remote broadcast and will paint and shade cameras, plus monitor, troubleshoot and maintain the technical operations of our remote events.
Provides technical engineering in the planning, design and implementation of a wide variety of events.
Responsible for adjusting video levels, black/white balance, and color balance between all cameras.
Patches and routes video, works with video team/staff to place monitors for talent and the show.
Ability to troubleshoot any video problem including camera, cabling, lens, etc. issues/concerns.
Manage and organize remote compound video, fiber cable and source list.
Organize, plan and develop workflows with support of Operations and Production partners.
Introduction to some system design and building and on-site integration and set up to include video path, fiber linked systems, digital video compression and transmission standards, PC networking, Master Control facilities and hub, and network storage systems. This will include broadcast trucks, fly packs and fiber kits.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years practical remote production operations experience at network level in a Video role.
Proficient knowledge of the functions of operations of live production equipment.
Proficient in reading and operating a waveform/vectorscope (formats – SDI and IP, HD, UHD, and HDR).
Manage overall camera look and shading needs.
Monitor and adjust signals and monitors as needed.
Set up, operate and knock down video equipment on site as needed.
Problem solving and troubleshooting using technical acumen and strong communication tools to best convey issues and resolutions.
Schedule flexibility must be available to travel and work weekends and holidays as schedule and show needs require.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Video Equipment OperationCamera ShadingSignal MonitoringVideo Level AdjustmentTechnical TroubleshootingDigital Video CompressionPC NetworkingFiber Cable ManagementBroadcast StandardsLive Production Equipment

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationSchedule Flexibility