Transmission Operator
Big Ten Network
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 8/15/2019 11:05:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Do you have 5 years of Transmission Ingest and/or related experience? Are you a great communicator and have a solid understanding of technical terminology in the broadcast space? If so, the Big Ten Network could be looking for you to join their team in Chicago!
We are currently seeking a Transmission Operator who will work with Operations, Production, Remote and Engineering staff in the downlinking and feeding of events, pressers, hits, and other media. As the Transmission Operator, you will be responsible for downlinking HD satellite feeds, communicating and troubleshooting with on-site remote technical personnel regarding the video and audio integrity of feeds and faxing technical equipment prior to air and/or stream. In addition, you may also be a remote camera operator for live and recorded talkbacks and live shots via IP feeds. You will also work closely with Studio Production for live studio broadcasts from the production facility and site.
You must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Downlinking and faxing satellite, fiber, IP, remote and studio feeds
• Mapping daily assets for optimal efficiency of resources
• Work with Supervisor regarding inbound and outbound feed schedules and bookings
• Collaborate with Supervisor in creating and maintaining transmission/ingest SOP's
• Restoring and archiving electronic media/media management backup
• AP coding
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• College Degree - Minimum of 5 years transmission, ingest and/or related experience
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and have a solid understanding of technical terminology
• Technical knowledge of HD satellite and digital parameters, fiber, routers, Waveform, Vector scope, switchers, proper audio and video levels, digital media, ingesting media, etc.