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Sinclair Inc. · 1 day ago

Digital Network Operator

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.60/hr - $38.14/hr

3+ years exp

Sinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, and they are seeking a Digital Network Operator to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the seamless execution of Tennis Channel’s Digital Operations Center, overseeing delivery platforms for direct-to-consumer products and collaborating with a team to maintain broadcast integrity and viewer satisfaction.

Broadcast Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support the Tennis Channel+ and Pickleball TV apps as well as FAST channels

Operate Tennis Channel’s streaming Content Management System

Actively monitor all delivery platforms, and FAST channels, including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Prime, Fubo, etc., to ensure continuous and smooth operations

Work on a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and swing shifts

Operate the network router to ensure video feeds are being sent to their appropriate destination

Actively communicate with third party vendors to ensure services are scheduled and running appropriately

Complete pre-event checklists and conduct app/website reviews to proactively identify and address potential issues across platforms

Troubleshoot transmission errors, router issues, signal disruptions, and sync issues

Execute daily content operations processes, including image replacement and descriptions as well as video replay replacement to maintain high-quality content delivery

Identify product or design flaws and collaborate with the product development team to document and escalate all issues related to the Digital Operations Center that impact the consumer experience

Respond professionally and effectively to consumer inquiries regarding the DTC products with Tennis Channel Customer Service

Qualification

Live streaming operationsContent Management SystemsDigital delivery platformsBroadcast Master ControlSRTHLSDASHAmagi CloudportCommunicationTeamwork

Required

3 years of experience in live streaming operations desired

5 years of experience in broadcast television is a plus

Extensive experience operating Content Management Systems for live streaming

Understanding of live sports broadcast is a plus

Understanding of Broadcast Master Control and Transmission

Strong understanding of digital delivery platforms and protocols

Must be able to process information from many different sources such as transmission vendors, league offices, as well as Tennis Channel internal teams

Experience operating Amagi Cloudport a plus

Experience with SRT, HLS, and DASH, desired

Deep operational knowledge of Apple TV, Roku, Tablets, iPhones, Androids, iPads, laptops, and Smart TV's

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Sinclair Inc.

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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Founded in 1986

Cockeysville, Maryland, US

5001-10000 employees

http://sbgi.net/

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