Live Broadcast Media Operations Technician

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Job Summary 

Responsibilities:  

• Vigilantly protect live streams by simulating the experience of a viewer and constantly checking for proper audio, video, closed captioning and picture quality
• Switch the contribution feeds for a game in various languages (on MCR count)
• Monitor commercial playout and modify playlists as needed
• Monitor for system failures or quality issues and execute manual failovers if needed
• Follow along with feed check-in to confirm end to end signal
• Setup and testing of systems with clients prior to becoming a live air event on day of air
• Monitors games and escalate any issues to Supervisor on shift
• Monitor and maintain the continuity and availability of live broadcast
• Count in and out of Studio & Truck segments and commercial breaks
• With the guidance of the Supervisor and Engineers, work as a team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies
• Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate to Engineer-in-Charge or providers
• Report and document technical issues – including logging of on-air discrepancies
• Operate all broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
• Proactively engage with Supervisor to develop expertise and learn new skills
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:  

• 2-4 years’ experience in a Master Control Room environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications (or equivalent experience
• Ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work well under the pressure of Live Television
• General understanding and experience with broadcast routers, video/audio monitoring, playout/ad insertion, and other television technology
• Ability to read scopes and basic understanding of broadcast and streaming systems
• Team player and prepared to learn new skills, embrace and nurture a culture of change and positive attitude
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English, with Spanish and/or French skills beneficial