Master Control Operator Educational Communications Board

Ourlivesmadison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Communications Board (ECB) in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a staff member for our Operations Center to oversee acquisition, preparation, playout and monitoring of public television content. Based at ECB's headquarters in Madison, the role progresses from basic to complex skills in Master Control, Media Prep and Transmission Control, with training and process development opportunities.

The incumbent will serve as a consultant to internal and cross-departmental clients and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic systems and media in professional broadcasting settings.
• Experience with broadcast Master Control operations.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, prepare, playout and monitor public television content.
• Progress from basic to complex skill proficiency in Master Control, Media Prep and Transmission Control.
• Participate in training, process development and refinement exercises.
• Consult with internal and cross-departmental clients to support operations.

Skills

Experience with electronic systems and

Master Control operations experience

Job description

The Educational Communications Board (ECB) offers a professional yet relaxed environment, extensive training, great colleagues, and some really cool technology! ECB is a state agency that delivers educational, noncommercial, and public safety media via Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin.

As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll have access to anamazing benefits package, including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country! The state of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the federalPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. We are seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ECB is seeking a staff member for our Operations Center. This position is charged with acquisition, preparation, playout and monitoring of public television content that enriches and entertains viewers across Wisconsin. Based at ECB’s headquarters in Madison and operating under limited supervision of the Operations Center Manager, this position will progress from basic to complex skill proficiency in all three functional areas of operations tasks: Master Control, Media Prep and Transmission Control. The incumbent will participate in training, process development, and refinement exercises as required. The incumbent will serve as a consultant to internal and cross-departmental clients.

Requirements

• Experience working with electronic systems and media in a professional setting (e.g., TV or radio broadcasting, video production).
• Experience working with broadcast Master Control operations.