Broadcast Operator

This position is responsible for providing the on-air operations for NMPBS, which involves monitoring broadcast program logs and various audio and video equipment to ensure that programs are being properly broadcast. Monitors all VIDEO streams for quality of audio, video, closed captions, and correct aspect RATIO. This position oversees the manipulation of multiple automation play lists and ensures NMPBS is operating within FCC rules and regulations for local Broadcast requirements.

• Rigorously consistent and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.
• This position is shift work. Ability to be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary.
• This position works independently in the performance of most tasks, receiving only general supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Configures and manipulates air client play list, including secondary event insertion of Logos.
• Monitors and logs the status of all content streams and takes responsibility for quality control.
• Set up and monitor distribution of television program material, live linear distribution into Cloud based platforms.
• Utilize 3rd party software to set up and monitor distribution of file based content in to Cloud platforms.
• Operates, monitors, and logs mountain top transmitters to ensure broadcasting capabilities as required by the FCC.
• Sets up tape machines for on-air playback.
• Operates and logs Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment.
• Operates master control equipment, including video router interface, broadcast automation.
• Transcodes files to the server for playback.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments as needed.