VERSANT
news, sports and entertainment
Manager,GraphicsPlayout
“Manager, Graphics Playout at VERSANT. Skills: Graphics Playout, Live Broadcast Operations, Team Leadership, Technical Expertise in Broadcast Graphics Systems, Troubleshooting. Lead, supervise, and develop a 24/7 graphics playout team. Provide expert technical and editorial support to on-air and off-air productions”
What You'll Achieve.
Accuracy and timeliness of on-air graphics execution; Minimal technical or operational errors during live broadcasts; Team productivity, efficiency, and adherence to brand standards; Successful support of breaking news and high-profile live events; Effective cross-functional collaboration and workflow optimization
Industry & Context.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under live production pressure; Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly
24/7 graphics playout team, including overnights, weekends, and holidays, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in graphics playout within a live broadcast environment, Minimum 3 years of experience focused on news programming, At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience, Proven experience working in live studio and control room environments, Proficiency with industry-standard graphics systems (Vizrt, Ross, Chyron, etc.), experience with Vizrt platforms (including Vizrt Trio), Experience with newsroom systems such as iNews and other broadcast workflows, Familiarity with professional studio and control room equipment, Understanding of large-scale display technologies (LED video walls, projection mapping), Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under live production pressure, Ability to think quickly, communicate clearly, and keep pace with fast-moving productions, leadership and client-service mindset, Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, Skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience working across multiple news program formats and styles, Advanced experience implementing new graphics technologies and workflows, Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in 24/7 operations
What You'll Do.
and develop a 24/7 graphics playout team
Provide expert technical and editorial support to on-air and off-air productions
Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering
and other production groups
Lead and manage a team comprising both union-represented and non-union employees and freelancers
Drive collaboration across departments to support maintenance
and implementation of new and existing technologies and workflows
Foster a culture of accountability
and continuous improvement
Train and mentor staff on best practices
and system enhancements
Oversee the execution of full-screen graphics
and other visual elements during live and recorded broadcasts
Operate and manage playout systems
Coordinate closely with editorial and production teams to align graphics with scripts
and breaking news updates
Collaborate with designers to deploy urgent and breaking news graphics in real time
Ensure brand consistency
and high production standards across all visual elements
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize on-air disruptions
Maintain quality control standards for design integrity
and system reliability
Support testing and rollout of new graphics systems
and display technologies
Ensure proper scheduling and staffing coverage for all broadcasts and special events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Show Teams, Real-Time Graphics, Editorial, and other production groups; Drive collaboration across departments to support maintenance, testing, and implementation of new and existing technologies and workflows; Coordinate closely with editorial and production teams; Collaborate with designers; Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; Skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
communicate clearly; Skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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