Job Details
Operations Technician
Operations Technician
Summary
WLWT, the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, is looking for a Broadcast Operator/Operations Technician who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, preparing content, building playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events.
Category
Audio / Music / Sound
Camera Crew
Camera Operators
Live Event / On Location Services
Technician
Location
Cincinnati Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Dec 28, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WLWT, the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, is looking for a Broadcast Operator/Operations Technician who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, preparing content, building playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
- Maintain on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programming
- Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and signal integrity
- Operate broadcast automation equipment
- Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
- Observe transmitters and take readings
- Maintain program and transmitter logs
- Edit and append playlists
- Acquire content from distributors and content delivery systems
- Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
- Operate robotics cameras, production switchers, and audio consoles
- Provide technical support in the field for live productions
- Handle other assignments as needed to support station events and mission
Requirements
- 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications
- Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production
- Work in a collaborative environment and independently
- Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates
- Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging
- Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A