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TEGNA · 8 hours ago

Broadcast Hub Operator

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a leading media company that provides trusted local news and services across the U.S. They are seeking a Broadcast Hub Operator to ensure the live operation and monitoring of multiple television stations. The role involves maintaining on-air integrity, managing programming feeds, and responding to emergency situations affecting broadcasts.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists, execute program/commercial/marketing changes, support live-event and off-air workflows, send logs for reconciliation and troubleshoot channel playout issues

Responsible for the ingest and quality control of broadcast materials into all automation systems

Manage commercial integration, including rolling commercial breaks, during taped and live programming

Monitor and maintain the continuity and availability for multiple channel streams

Ensure continuity of programming by confirming that every piece of material is accounted for and ready for on-air playout

Act as first line responders for internal clients

Vigilantly protect our air by simulating the experience of a viewer and constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning and picture quality

With the guidance of Technical Managers and supervisors, work as a team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Broadcast operations knowledgeMicrosoft O365 proficiencyTroubleshooting skillsTelevision production understandingCustomer service skillsTime management skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal communicationTeamwork experience

Required

BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience

Basic understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements

Proficient in Excel and the entire Microsoft O365 suite of tools

Knowledge of and ability to use electronic equipment and computer hardware and software related to television broadcast operations, including video and audio routing equipment, file servers, remote transmitter monitoring equipment and multi-channel automation systems

Ability to troubleshoot, take immediate action, and resolve broadcast issues

Strong customer service attributes and skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Unwavering composure in high-pressure situations

Acute attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Experience working successfully as part of a team

Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Charlotte, North Carolina

Must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation

Preferred

1-3 years of experience in a master control or production control room television environment

Proven passion for media, television, and technology

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.

TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Company

TEGNA

Glassdoor3.7

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tegna.com

H1B Sponsorship

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