What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Operations Specialist I position at TelevisaUnivision?
Content Management at TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Broadcast Operations Specialist to join our team!
About The Role
The Broadcast Operations Specialist will have the opportunity to monitor the on-air signal (video/audio) for all TV, Radio, and Broadcast TelevisaUnivision linear properties during our overnight shift. This position interacts with the engineering and production teams and will be primarily responsible for ensuring overall quality of scheduled elements, confirming the on-air accuracy of the traffic log against the automation playlist and timely recovery of these services when issues arise.
The Broadcast Operations Specialist will report directly to the Broadcast Operations Supervisor.
Ideal Candidate
You are a candidate with the ability to monitor and report on multiple radio and TV feeds as well as bring prior experience in a Master Control environment. You also react well to high stress situations and have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. You must possess the flexibility to work for a 24/7 department including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features medical, dental, and vision coverage options. (for 100% onsite requirement)
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
About The Role
The Broadcast Operations Specialist will have the opportunity to monitor the on-air signal (video/audio) for all TV, Radio, and Broadcast TelevisaUnivision linear properties during our overnight shift. This position interacts with the engineering and production teams and will be primarily responsible for ensuring overall quality of scheduled elements, confirming the on-air accuracy of the traffic log against the automation playlist and timely recovery of these services when issues arise.
The Broadcast Operations Specialist will report directly to the Broadcast Operations Supervisor.
Ideal Candidate
You are a candidate with the ability to monitor and report on multiple radio and TV feeds as well as bring prior experience in a Master Control environment. You also react well to high stress situations and have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. You must possess the flexibility to work for a 24/7 department including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- You will monitor the on-air signal (video/audio) of all Linear TV and Radio TelevisaUnivision properties ensuring overall quality of scheduled elements.
- You must have a working knowledge of broadcasting automation systems, including but not limited to Morpheus (Snell automation / Pro-Bell); Pixel Power/VZRT Graphics; Miranda Automation (ITX) and Ice Video Servers.
- Ability to work under pressure, react promptly to operational changes and multitasking.
- You must be able to recover on-air signal accurately in the shortest time possible.
- Your schedule must be flexible; this is a 24/7 operation, must be available for any last-minute assignments and able to work various hours, including weekends, holidays, tropical storm coverage, etc.
- You must be able to provide detailed and accurate reporting of all incidents including on-air discrepancies.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Read/Write
- Operational expertise on broadcast automation systems with prior experience in a Master Control environment (2 years of experience in a similar position is preferred)
- High School diploma required and bachelor’s degree in communication, Radio/TV/Film or an equivalent combination of skills preferred.
- Strong communication skills, proactive, well-organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to recover on-air signal accurately in the shortest time possible
TelevisaUnivision believes that happy, well-balanced employees are key to a thriving culture. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401K, and various life and insurance plans. Additionally, our comprehensive health benefits package features medical, dental, and vision coverage options. (for 100% onsite requirement)
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.