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L1 Digital/Broadcast Operator
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What they do
A Broadcast Technician operates audio equipment and transmitters for a radio or television station. Operates and maintains equipment that regulates signal strength for a station. Arranges sound equipment and monitors the volume and quality of sound for programs; synchronizes sound with visual images for television shows or other broadcast events such as sports games. May edit recorded shows or productions.
$71,029 / year median in Connecticut
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Pay Rate:
$20-24/hr Insight Global is hiring for a L1 Digital/Broadcast Operator to sit onsite here in Stamford, CT for a large, streaming & multimedia company. This person will work 4 10-hour shifts with 3 month-rotation of shifts. This person will be responsible for single live event broadcast coverage (real-time monitoring) and L1 support. On a day to day, this operator will access their tools, UIs, and credentials, start playing with test streams, and start taking on assignments and tickets. Responsibilities include monitoring and support digital video workflows, insert triggers into live stream (ex. ads or polls), communicate with production teams to ensure high quality broadcasts, work with engineering to monitor both traditional and digital signal transmission, and support VOD (video on demand), linear, and live workflows. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- 1+ years of experience in a network operations, digital operations, or media operations facility
- Prior experience with L1 monitoring: supporting digital video workflows and escalations o VOD, Quality Control (QC), close captioning, linear content, audio language
- Prior experience with digital encoder set up of event-based streaming o DASH, HLS, Manifest, DRM
- Experience working with engineering to monitor traditional and digital signal transmission