Live Audio/Video Engineer
The Company: Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Morningstar’s mission is to create great products that help investors reach their financial goals. We accomplish this by working directly with investors, as well as the advisors and institutions that serve them.
The Role: Morningstar seeks a Live Audio/Video Engineer to maintain and operate the Auditorium in our Chicago office. The Engineer will be responsible for preparing for events, running events, and following-up on post-event tasks. The Engineer must work with a live broadcast mentality that requires being fully prepared and able to troubleshoot any issues as they arise in real-time. When the Engineer is not involved in Auditorium events or maintenance, they will assist Morningstar’s Video Teams with capturing audio and video for corporate and editorial video content. This role reports to the Director of Video Production.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule Auditorium events and communicate with internal “clients”
- Maintain and operate our Shure ULXD Wireless Systems
- Maintain and operate our Yamaha LS-9 Mixing Console
- Expertly place Countryman E6 microphones on talent
- Maintain and operate our pre-existing livestream system – vMix software is used to mix, encode, and record our events
- Perform basic operation of the camera that is used for livestreaming
- Maintain and organize an archive of recorded events both locally and in the cloud
Requirements:
- At least two years’ experience in live audio and video environments
- Confidence and composure to troubleshoot technical issues in real-time
- A personality and demeanor that puts clients and talent at ease
- Refined organization and communication skills
- A client service focused attitude
- Experience with Shure ULXD Wireless Systems operating in a tough RF environment
- Experience with the Yamaha LS-9 Mixing Console
- Experience with vMix Software is a plus, you’ll be expected to troubleshoot this as you become more familiar with it
- Basic knowledge and experience with RTMP video livestreaming
- Knowledge of video exposure and how to correctly manipulate it
- An interest in personal finance and investing is a plus
Please include a cover letter, resume, and references with your online application. Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.