Broadcast Delay Operator (RP)

OVERVIEW

Are you a fan of televised sports, music, and entertainment? Are you eager to learn about regulatory and brand issues? Can you remain calm under pressure and make immediate critical decisions?

The Broadcast Delay Operator role is an essential part-time member of our Standards & Practices team. The right person will serve an integral role alongside Disney’s operations that deliver high quality live TV content across the country. Delay Operators are responsible for operating and engaging the “Delay button” and dropping sound and video as needed for Live broadcasts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Operating from our facility in The Woodlands, TX, your responsibilities will include monitoring live television and executing edits in real-time. You will insert the mutes, bleeps, and cut-a-ways that mitigate risk, helping us deliver quality content that our viewers expect.

This is a part-time role. You will receive assignments for select live broadcasts that occur during the week and weekends. From time-to-time, assignments will include holidays.

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR:

• Students enrolled in college, or higher education
• Professionals or former professionals with a degree
• Individuals interested in (and committed to) learning and mastering the role

ATTRIBUTES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Ability to concentrate and stay focused for several hours (e.g., 1-6 hours); with active vision and listening skills
• Attention to detail; incredible focus and quick/instinctive reflex reactions
• Punctuality and ownership with scheduled assignments
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and a commitment to the function
• An awareness of contemporary speech on TV and other media
• Capable of learning rules and applying them contextually as an independent thinker
• Confidence in decision-making
• Ability to think clearly, even under pressure
• Available and flexible to work on weekends and sometimes holidays
• Professional demeanor, and accurate communicator
• Interest in sports, music, entertainment, or the broadcasting process
• Appreciation for brands like Disney and the teamwork that makes our brands great!