Live Broadcast Ingest Technician

Tegna; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA in Charlotte, NC seeks an Ingest Operator for its 24/7 centralized operations hub. You will prepare and distribute both short form and long form broadcast content across multiple stations, ensuring timely delivery and strict quality control.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently or in a team, and is motivated to stay current with evolving broadcast technologies and standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Crispin Automation/Loading Dock is a plus.
• Experience with video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere) is a plus.
• Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic System is a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot, take immediate action, and resolve broadcast issues.
• Strong customer service attributes and skills including written and verbal communications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ingest, preparation, and quality control of broadcast content including local programming, syndicated programming, paid programming, commercials, and promotional inventory.
• Review and manage digital content to ensure technical standards are met and inventory will play upon demand.
• Work with TEGNA stations to ensure timely preparation and distribution of short form and long form content.
• Read format sheets and prep content to specifications given.
• Work directly with station personnel on technical specification requirements and delivery requirements of digital content.
• Verify that digital linear feeds, file pitches/transmissions, fiber feeds, downlinks, records are correctly scheduled and updated as necessary.
• Set up and maintain the Crispin Record Scheduler.
• Use electronic equipment and computer hardware/software related to television broadcast operations.
• Use Wide Orbit Traffic System to run reports and create digital logs.
• Stay current with evolving technology in the rapidly changing communications industry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel / Microsoft 365

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Crispin Automation/Loading Dock

Adobe Premiere

Wide Orbit Traffic System

Job description

TEGNA in Charlotte, NC seeks an Ingest Operator for its 24/7 centralized operations hub. You will prepare and distribute both short form and long form broadcast content across multiple stations, ensuring timely delivery and strict quality control.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently or in a team, and is motivated to stay current with evolving broadcast technologies and standards.