Ingest/Transmission Operator

Ingest/Transmission Operator Reach Media LLC Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $54,000 - $75,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Signal processing English Quality control operations Live production performance Broadcast studio equipment operation Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MCR and Ingest Operator is responsible for having a full overview of all inbound/outbound media, content, and latest newsgathering. This individual will monitor the quality and accuracy of the on-air product and contributing sources to ensure the transmission meets company standards, along with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and preparing programming for playout.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinate, line up and manage studio connections for guests and hosts Coordinate, setup, route and ingest live feeds from contributions sources including satellite, IP, agency and web sources Ensure content is available as required Operate a range of contribution, routing, ingest and signal processing systems confidently and quickly Monitor and control contribution and return paths to studios, TX and recording systems Diagnose and resolve contribution, ingest and DTL faults Act as the operational contact for assigned live feeds Liaise with external providers, correspondents and internal stakeholders Ensure technical, timing and quality standards are met Maintain detailed incident, ingest and DTL reporting Assist in maintaining documentation and procedures Support control room, TX and technology teams during live operations Knowledge NDI, software workflows and Vizrt Mosart is not necessary but it's a plus. Undertake basic fault finding and escalate problems where necessary. Understand the requirements of live studio production and provide good service and support to all media operations clients. Monitor and control video encoding and decoding systems. Troubleshoot all incoming & outgoing systems. Prepare backup plan in case of device or transmission line failure. Responsible for ingest control Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in broadcast playout and associated technologies/workflows/standards. Experience in the operation of a range of MCR related technology Knowledge of broadcast contribution technologies and high-level fault analysis. Awareness of current encoding technologies An understanding of news and current affairs and an eye for detail. An in-depth technical understanding of 'Quality Control' and the tools required to achieve this. An understanding of digital and video formats, ingest workflow, servers, and broadcast production. Fluent English speaker and able to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Able to deal with competing demands and remain calm under pressure. Knowledge of the Broadcast production workflow. Have a firm understanding of broadcast technical standards. Possess a sound knowledge of the broadcast formats, server systems and diagnostic tools. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Able to work in a stressful and fast paced News environment. Must be organized and punctual.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical capacity. Minimum of 4 years' experience working within a technical or file-based broadcast environment. Minimum of 2 years Ingest or Transmission experience ideally in a live television operation or an appropriate media qualification. I have received, reviewed, and fully understand the job description for Ingest/Transmission Operator (MCR). I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the job functions described therein, under all conditions as described.