Operations Specialist

Morgan Murphy Media; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan Murphy Media is looking for an Operations Specialist for its newsroom in Madison, WI. This new role involves overseeing the technical execution of live news shows and requires strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or a degree in Communications, along with knowledge of control room production systems. Competitive benefits including medical and 401(k) are offered, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about news production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Post High School Degree in Communications or related field.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and productive under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective interaction with co-workers and management.
• Preferred knowledge of other television control room production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical execution of daily live news shows.
• Work with Newscast Producer to execute presentation goals.
• Code newscast for automation and graphics.
• Ensure smooth operation of cameras and staging.
• Perform technical execution of live broadcasts.
• Use control room automation for video feeds.
• Maintain required program logs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot on-air issues.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of control room production

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

High School Diploma or Post High School Degree in Communications

Tools

Ross automation systems

Chryron-Hego graphic systems

SAS audio board

Adobe Suite software

Job description

WISC/News 3 Now is seeking an Operations Specialist to join the newsroom in Madison, WI. This is a newly created position catering to someone who would like to cross-train and master the functionality of the entire news operations department.

The Operations Specialist oversees the technical execution of the daily live news shows by “calling” the broadcast and ensuring that all production elements (video, audio, graphics, props, lighting, and studio camera placement and movement) are correct. They are responsible for the show’s overall pacing and “feel” and have significant input into if, how, and why something can or cannot be accomplished from a technical standpoint. They will direct a minimum of two (2) newscasts per week as part of their regular schedule.

• Work with Newscast Producer to execute the show’s presentation goals.
• Code the newscast for automation as well as any newscast graphics required.
• Follow optimal workflows to the creative intent of our newscast look and feel.
• Ensure smooth running of cameras, microphone assignments, and set staging.
• Perform real-time, moment-to-moment, technical execution of live, breaking, and/or pre-recorded newscasts, cut-ins, and entertainment programming.
• Use control room automaton to coordinate the appropriate sequencing of video feeds, audio feeds, server playback, and graphic content playback.
• Responsible for operation of Master Control automation playlists & related systems for both prerecorded and live content.
• Maintain all required program logs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot on-air issues for WISC-TV and TVW digital streams.

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or Post High School Degree in Communications or a related field
• Ability to stay calm, focused, productive, and diplomatic under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively with both co-workers and management.
• Preferred knowledge of other television control room production procedures and equipment, such as Ross automation systems, Chryron-Hego graphic systems, SAS audio board, Adobe Suite software, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

What WISC/News 3 Now Offers:

• We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, culture, and community.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), and paid time off.