Studio Operator

RUN Studios, in partnership with one of our leading corporate clients, is looking for a talented, detail-oriented Part-Time Studio Operator to join our collaborative Redmond-based team. This role is ideal for a versatile production professional who thrives in fast-paced studio environments and enjoys working across a wide range of production scenarios-from executive presentations to complex live and recorded productions. If you’re a true “Swiss Army knife” of production-comfortable behind the camera, at the switcher, dialing in audio, shaping light, and calmly guiding on-camera talent (including senior executives)-we’d love to meet you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and if applicable, an online portfolio highlighting recent work and clearly outlining your role and contributions on each production.

As a Studio Operator, You Will

• Support and operate live and recorded productions by setting up and running cameras, lighting, audio, demo/PPT capture, teleprompter, and related studio systems.
• Collaborate with producers and clients during scoping conversations to align on creative direction, technical approach, and workback schedules.
• Direct on-camera talent with confidence and professionalism, including high-level executives and presenters.
• Juggle multiple projects simultaneously in various states, prioritizing effectively while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Take clear and organized edit notes when required to support post-production workflows.
• Organize media and various assets in Frame.io under studio naming conventions.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment with teammates and clients alike.
• Show up every day with a growth mindset-curious, solution-oriented, and eager to improve both individual craft and team outcomes.

Do you have experience in Video conferencing systems operation?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * 3-5 years of experience in a professional production or studio environment.

• Strong working knowledge of cameras, lighting, and audio techniques.
• Social Media production platform knowledge and experience - experience in producing live platform specific content; X, Youtube, Instagram, etc.
• Hands-on experience with tools and platforms such as Microsoft Teams, NDI workflows, vMix, TriCaster, and Vmix, StreamYard, Streamdeck.
• A portfolio demonstrating high-quality production work, including clear examples of your role on collaborative productions of varying scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in media, film, video production, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutions-focused in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly in production-adjacent workflows.
• Awareness of current production trends, tools, and evolving studio technology.
• Video engineering and/or IT engineering experience, especially in studio or live production environments.

Bonus if You Have

• Advanced post-production skills, including deeper experience with Premiere Pro, Audition, Media Encoder, After Effects, Photoshop or Davinci Resolve.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, our project organization platform., + Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, and lifting and climbing a ladder.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds at times.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Pay Range: $40/hr-$47/hr, Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.