Transmission Operator and Editor

This is a Full Time Job

The Ingest/Transmission Operator and Editor oversees all inbound and outbound media, content distribution, and news-gathering operations. Responsibilities include monitoring on-air product quality, ensuring compliance with government regulations, troubleshooting technical equipment, editing news content, and preparing programming for broadcast.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inbound and outbound media using various transmission methods, including fiber, Skype, and LiveU.
• Ensure timely response to breaking news events and oversee broadcast delivery.
• Collaborate with team members and network staff, providing operational support as needed.
• Identify, edit, and insert broadcast-quality video and audio into news bulletins on short notice.
• Handle broadcast media and feeds, manage video and audio switching, and operate recording equipment.
• Utilize servers and monitoring systems to manage media acquisition and delivery.
• Ingest media into servers and prepare files for editing and broadcast.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate technical issues when necessary.
• Support live studio production requirements and provide excellent service to internal and external media operations clients.
• Monitor and control video encoding and decoding systems and troubleshoot incoming and outgoing transmission paths.
• Develop and implement backup plans for equipment or transmission failures.
• Edit news content using non-linear editing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of server-based news environments, broadcast hardware, and software systems.
• Understanding of news operations, current events, and the importance of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in quality control (QC) tools and processes.
• Familiarity with digital video formats, ingest workflows, media servers, and broadcast production environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Understanding of broadcast production workflows and technical standards.
• Working knowledge of broadcast formats, server systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and punctuality.
• Experience with Grass Valley Edius editing systems preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working in a fast-paced television news environment.
• Experience using non-linear editing systems required.
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be a creative and adaptable team player capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.