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Freelance Studio Operations Lead

Complex
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$350 - $450FreelancePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Freelance, on-site studio operations lead role based in New York for Complex, focusing on live multi-camera broadcasts, asset/gfx management, and remote guest integration.

Responsibilities

  • Live Camera Switching: Execute seamless multi-camera switching and scene transitions using Blackmagic ATEM hardware.
  • Asset & Graphics Management: Trigger and manage on-screen digital assets, live GFX, and video roll-ins dynamically during broadcasts.
  • Graphics Editing: Design, edit, and implement customized broadcast graphics, including lower thirds and framing mortises.
  • Stream Health & Quality Control: Actively monitor live stream health, ensuring optimal audio/video quality, stable connectivity, and immediate troubleshooting of technical issues.
  • Remote Guest Integration: Manage remote caller feeds and high-quality audio/video capturing using platforms like VDO.Ninja and Riverside.fm.
  • Broadcast Software Operation: Operate and configure encoding and multi-streaming software, specifically utilizing OBS and Restream to distribute live feeds across platforms.
  • Camera Operation & Production Support: Serve as principal camera operator for in-studio shoots (single or multi-cam), assist in creative planning for shoots, and collaborate with directors, producers, and talent.
  • Technical Setup & Maintenance: Set up and break down video, lighting, and audio gear; monitor live feeds for color balance, exposure, and composition; conduct routine maintenance and quickly resolve issues.
  • Team Collaboration: Liaise with post-production, onboard freelancers, and collaborate with creative teams to meet brand/storytelling goals.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in camera switching using BlackMagic ATEM series.
  • Deep understanding of video signal flow including 3G & 12G protocols, routing, troubleshooting and calibration.
  • Basic camera tech knowledge with awareness of new tech in the camera industry.
  • Deep understanding of streaming workflows, launching GFX, lower thirds, flying assets, and recording while live streaming.
  • Experience with software such as Blackmagic ATEM Software Control, Ninja.vdo, Restream, Riverside.fm.
  • Experience with RED, Sony, Canon and Blackmagic video cameras and lensing (Sony & Canon).

Skills

Required:Camera switchingVideo signal flow troubleshootingStreaming workflowsBroadcast software
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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