Media Asset Coordinator I

Southern Oregon PBS; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Oregon PBS is seeking a Media Asset Coordinator I to manage the video file server and resolve procedural issues. The role involves coordinating programming logs, ensuring accurate scheduling, and operating live broadcasts.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma, familiarity with broadcasting technologies, and 1-3 years of experience in a related field. Responsibilities include quality control, problem reporting, and working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience preferred.
• Familiarity with video analog tape and digital server playback.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate programming logs and materials for publication.
• Schedule records and maintain accurate air date schedules.
• Report problems and errors to appropriate teams.
• Coordinate live broadcast operations.
• Implement quality control duties to ensure high on-air product.

Skills

Computer literate

Detail-oriented

Organized

Time management

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Video server operations

Knowledge of FCC rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Pro-Track

Adobe Production suite

Nverzion

Omneon

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Media Asset Coordinator I works closely with Traffic, Engineering and Production to manage the video file server and to resolve procedural difficulties as reported on the Discrepancy Report (DR) sheets. You will work with Traffic to refine operating procedures, resolve systemic issues, and aid when the workload becomes heavy. The Media Asset Coordinator I works with other Media Asset Coordinators to make certain that all required shifts are covered. Prior approval from the Production Manager is required for all overtime.

Reports to: Production Manager

Hours: Full-time, hourly position. Evening and weekend hours required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and coordinate multiple SOPBS channels’ programming logs, schedule data, interstitials and procedural materials for publication and activation.
• Schedule and create record log at least 24 hours in advance. Up-update record logs for TRT (Total Running Time) discrepancies daily.
• Anticipate pre-scheduling of programs and record dates, including researching air date reports to ensure accuracy in air date schedules and programs.
• Using the air date report and scheduling grid: schedule records for programs, assigns media IDs, locate programming from other PBS stations.
• Using Outlook, MyPBS.org, ProTrack Knowledge Base, and (PBS) The Source intranets, check for program discrepancies, program flags, advisories and refeeds, program content, TRT up-dates to ensure appropriate program scheduling is performed.
• Schedule pledge program breaks and ensure pledge programs are available for air.
• Responsible for uploading and downloading programs from other stations.
• Keep abreast of broadcasting news, information, and technology.
• Report problems and errors to SOPBS Content & Services and SOPBS Staff.
• Write accurate descriptions of technical impairments, including blame-neutral descriptions of human procedural errors.
• Call engineer/IT in the event of systems failure.
• Operate master routing and control switcher, digital satellite integrated receiver-decoders, and Chyron (or similar) graphics system.
• Coordinate live broadcast operations with production control room.
• Ingest interstitial and program material into the video file server for playback during manned and unattended operation.Delete no longer needed element from the video file server. Ascertain proper archive of program elements into the archive server.
• Make daily ascertainment of health of video file server systems and report problems to engineer.
• Perform other miscellaneous and special duties as assigned by the Director of Content & Services and/or The Production Manager.
• Occasionally log in from home and/or come into the station to address problems beyond office hours.
• Occasional producer and production duties as assigned by SOPBS Production Manager.
• Implement quality control (QC) duties assuring the best on air product.
• Place interstitial messaging in a daily broadcast log including promos, PSAs, and underwriter spots using SOPBS programming standards.
• Computer literate, detail-oriented, organized, manage time well, self-starter, able to multi-task and prioritize, and meets deadlines.
• Data Entry experience — in traffic software i.e., Pro-Track (Promos, Underwriters, Filler, Interstitials).
• Knowledge of video analog tape and digital server playback and record operations; Satellite and internet delivery systems; Transmitter operating procedures; and routing switcher and master control switchers.
• Familiar with automation equipment, operations and procedures, specifically the Nverzion and Omneon software and systems.
• Knowledge of FCC rules regarding TV broadcast operations.
• Basic Knowledge of Adobe Production suite.
• Basic camera and audio operation.
• Adaptable to new and emerging technology.
• Knowledge of transmitter operating procedures.
• Prior experience of the use of program record and playback logs.
• Video server; Nverzion; and Omneon hardware/software operational knowledge.
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• BTS routing switcher and master control switcher experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.

TO APPLY

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources at:

Applications will only be accepted electronically, please no phone calls or postal mail.

Southern Oregon PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer