NewsNation Technical ManagerFeed Room Operator Part-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the day-to-day technical and engineering requirements associated with assigned network productions within NY studios and control rooms.

Monitor live shot activity related to show assignment including live guest transmissions. Identify and alert production personnel to issues measures underway to resolve progress to that end and production technical issue reports.

Program control room monitor feeds and comms assignments to better facilitate production needs and operational workflows.

Support the studio and control room environments while overseeing transmission workflows from those environments.

Establish and maintain a prominent and proactive control room/studio presence to best ensure smooth and orderly technical operations.

Author an end of shift Production Technical Report (CR) outlining assignment details technical irregularities actions taken and recommendations for follow up.

Work with Production & Guest Booking personnel in readying live shot transmissions for air and in studio appearance needs.

Work closely with Engineering group in identifying technical needs related to all NewsNation control room and studio facilities.

Ability to operate in our Transmissions Room as needed establishing live shots and managing records.

Other such duties as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experiences:

Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in Studio production environments.

Previous experience with ENPS/iNews Bitcentral Latakoo and RTS/Riedel intercom systems is preferred.

In-depth knowledge of computer systems with proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook (Microsoft Suite) Zoom and strong IT problem-solving background.

Working knowledge of HD television systems and formats including fiber/satellite transmission and decoding systems.

Knowledge of signal workflow and conversion.

Ability to multi-task in a non-structured entrepreneurial environment.

This position requires a highly organized self-motivated individual who can interface with a diverse group of people and situations while maintaining a steady and calm demeanor.

Demonstrate the tact diplomacy decisiveness and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays.

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in broadcast technology/engineering/production or equivalent related experience is required.

Salary Range:$60.00 to 64.00 an hour (per experience)

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes but not limited to medical (with multiple plan options) dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(k) with company matching contributions Paid Parental leave life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement

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