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DISH Media · 5 hours ago

Technical Operations Intern

Englewood, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $24/hr

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. The Technical Operations Intern role provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the ad sales infrastructure, focusing on data-driven systems, process improvement, and maintaining cutting-edge technology.

AdvertisingMarketingProfessional Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitor the performance and stability of the ad insertion systems

Utilize SQL and other analytical tools to derive insight and understanding of system performance

Assist in suggesting and tracking performance metrics (KPIs) to determine acceptable quality levels, current performance, or improvement opportunities

Coordinate essential programming data (program, episode, format, and window information) between third parties and the Traffic team

Create manual formats and schedules for networks when necessary and keep all network schedules updated for smooth operations

Assist in testing ad sales system upgrades and new technologies

Help implement improvements and measure the success of system changes

Make recommendations on operational and troubleshooting procedures to maintain smooth operation of the addressable system

Qualification

SQLData-driven systemsProcess improvementTechnical AptitudeSystem BasicsProactive Problem SolverAWSPythonTableauGoogle SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

GPA 3.3 or above

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, in a related field of study

Must have 60 credit hours completed by May 2026

Successful completion of a pre-employment screen including a reference check, criminal background check, and possible drug test

Proactive Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision, quickly setting personal priorities, and comfortably managing timelines (aligns with the manager looking for self-starters)

Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with SQL concepts or other relational database programming languages demonstrated through coursework or personal projects

System Basics: Conceptual understanding of data-driven systems and foundational concepts of web services/XML

Process Focus: Ability to identify areas needing improvement and propose a concise plan of action (aligns with the focus on process improvement)

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor when presenting facts and findings