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Master Control Room Operations & Broadcasting Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Company Confidential
Industry Education
Category Engineering
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary ATTRACTIVE
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 2 years
Job Expires Jul 03, 2019
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Job Description

TV Station Master Control Room (MCR) Operations Broadcasting Technician

A new private TV station is looking for a highly motivated individual for the following position: Master Control Room (MCR) Operations Broadcasting Technician

The successful applicant will be part of a hard-working team in charge of the production, programming and broadcasting of TV programmes & schedules using modern it-based broadcasting systems 

Essential Responsibilities And Duties
Qualified Candidates Must be Proficient in:

  • Configuring, programming and the operating an Integrated PlayOut Automation Software System
  • Setting-up, operating, and maintaining electronic equipment used to transmit television programme.  Controlling audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts.  Operating transmitter equipment to broadcast television programmes. Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and preparing programming for play out.
  • Previewing scheduled TV programmes to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission. Scheduling programming, and/or read television programming logs in order to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired. Editing broadcast material electronically, using computers. Setting up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.
  • Ensuring  a high quality broadcast by monitoring on air and cable broadcast signals, following the program log to air programs and breaks, monitoring and controlling the transmitter output and resolving any on-air problems which might occur.
  • Providing technical support for future broadcasts by recording programs from satellite feeds, ingesting media from various sources, and assisting with traffic duties.
  • Assuring compliance with applicable regulations and communication with other departments by maintaining transmitter and discrepancy logs, the equipment incident report, the daily report of satellite recordings, and the program log.
  • Assisting with on-air station and program promotion through basic editing of promos and interstitial content and performing associated traffic functions

Specific Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Configuring, Operating & Troubleshooting an Integrated Playout Automation Software system
  • Performing on-air switching for live events
  • Operating recording hardware, satellite receivers and computer based systems
  • Preparing and checking  material for on-air playback via automation system
  • Verifying all material airing by referencing program logs
  • Monitoring on-air signals for quality control
  • Monitoring  transmitter and tower lights accurately to meet NCA regulations
  • Anticipating  and troubleshooting  issues when they occur
  • Performing  other technical broadcasting duties as assigneD.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Applicants must have a higher-level diploma or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant technical skill areas
  • 2-3 years post qualification work experience in a dynamic tv network/station. 
  • Technical experience and relevant it skills in the installation, operations and maintenance of playback software and other it & web-based broadcasting technologies and systems will be an advantage

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