MEDIA OPERATIONS SPECIALIST PT

Job Summary:

The Media Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for the overall master control media operation. The position requires some trouble shooting of technical broadcast equipment and setting up, controlling and monitoring television-broadcasting media equipment. This position is responsible for transmitting television programs, station breaks, or interstitials to viewing audiences.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates broadcast equipment and manages media for several channels.

• Monitor multiple television channels for on air quality and level accuracy.
• Monitor transmitter for TV, radio, and TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network).
• Operate master control automation ensuring it is programmed and running properly.
• Ingest and prepare all programs and spots for airing.
• Interact with the automation software by making changes to the on air schedules when necessary to ensure continuity during on air broadcasts.

• Set up and prepare servers for recordings.
• Acts as final quality control point for all on-air programming broadcast.

• Daily checks of all local logs and playlists.
• Import and edit all local playlists as needed.
• Quality checks of all on-air programs and spots for video and audio consistency.
• Consistent communication with manager, traffic, and programming departments when network changes occur in the playlist.
• Daily communication with co-workers on missed spots, changes in logs and playlists, and other media related information.

• Operate transmitter remote control. Log transmitter readings on the transmitter log.
• Select specific receivers for server recordings.
• Operate router unit, servers, video recorders, and other broadcast equipment.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting as required or instructed.
• Maintain local logs, playlists, and recordings that pertain to Media Operations.
• Report all on-air discrepancies by logging them in DiscrepSoft or equivalent computer program.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Work an assigned shift per various schedules. Must be able to work independently and multitask.
• Be able to distinguish HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) sources for air.
• Be familiar with EAS requirements. Monitor, receive, and send weekly EAS tests on air.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• Six - twelve months related experience and/or training.
• Knowledgeable with computers and audio and video equipment.
• Television broadcast experience and knowledge of FCC regulations preferred.
• Technical background in media preferred.

Physical Activities

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

• Low Temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Poor Ventilation.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.