Hub Supervisor

Tribune Media Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Indianapolis Broadcast Operations Center, is seeking an on-site Hub Supervisor to oversee late-night operations Thursdays through Mondays in a large-scale 24/7 facility serving Nexstar stations nationwide.

The Hub Supervisor will report to the Hub Manager and lead a multi-station staff, ensuring FCC compliance, smooth signal flow, and timely execution. Experience in Master Control, Florical playout, and Telestream Vantage are preferred; physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in a multi-station Master Control Hub environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of multi-station television master control operations.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations related to master control operations.
• The ability to effectively manage a large staff in a fast paced, 24/7 broadcast operation.
• Experience with Florical automation systems including playout and ingest operations preferred.
• Experience with multi-node Telestream Vantage Transcoding systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to Hub Operations staff in a multi-station broadcast hub environment.
• Provide guidance for staff scheduling.
• Provide coaching or counseling to staff as needed.
• Participate in the interview and hiring process for new hires.
• Ensure employees are following policies and procedures.
• Guide and track live event requirements and execution.
• Provide input for equipment and personnel future planning.
• Ensure hub and station compliance with FCC requirements.
• Have an understanding of broadcast equipment and signal flow.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with stations, hubs, and other departments to ensure the hub and station needs are met in a timely manner.
• Provide timely and effective communication to the Master Control Hub Manager of all issues affecting the Hub.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Broadcast operations knowledge

FCC regulations knowledge

Staff management

Workflow understanding

Tools

Florical automation systems

Telestream Vantage Transcoding

Job description

Nexstar Media Group has an opening for an on-site Hub Supervisor in our Indianapolis Broadcast Operations Center. The Hub Supervisor will report directly to the Hub Manager and be primarily responsible for overseeing late night operations Thursdays through Mondays in a large-scale 24/7 broadcast facility servicing television stations across the Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and training to Hub Operations staff in a multi-station broadcast hub environment.
• Provide guidance for staff scheduling.
• Provide coaching or counseling to staff as needed.
• Participate in the interview and hiring process for new hires.
• Ensure employees are following policies and procedures.
• Guide and track live event requirements and execution.
• Provide input for equipment and personnel future planning.
• Ensure hub and station compliance with FCC requirements.
• Have an understanding of broadcast equipment and signal flow.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with stations, hubs, and other departments to ensure the hub and station needs are met in a timely manner.
• Provide timely and effective communication to the Master Control Hub Manager of all issues affecting the Hub.

Requirements

• Prior supervisory experience in a multi-station Master Control Hub environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of multi-station television master control operations.
• Knowledge of FCC regulations related to master control operations.
• The ability to effectively manage a large staff in a fast paced, 24/7 broadcast operation.
• Experience with Florical automation systems including playout and ingest operations preferred.
• Experience with multi-node Telestream Vantage Transcoding systems.
• The ability to understand complicated workflows.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs, be able to bend, squat and kneel in order to install and maintain equipment.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time while monitoring operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.