Specialist, Broadcast Operations

NY 411; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NY 411 is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time position in broadcast operations located in Secaucus, NJ. The role involves managing on-air logistics and ensuring quality control over broadcasts.

Qualified candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in the industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A bachelor's degree is required, and comfort with computers, especially Excel, is crucial.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ applicable experience in the broadcast television operations industry.
• Demonstrable basic knowledge of television production, operations and transmission.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic system invoices for MLB/NHL and Local media using the oracle system.
• React to breaking news by coordinating on-air logistics.
• Assist in the creation of weekly schedules of MLB Network’s closed captioning needs.

Skills

Broadcast television operations experience

Strong computer skills (including Excel)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This is a Full Time position in the field of Live Broadcast / Sports / TV News / Technical Operations, located in Secaucus, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Compare and confirm logs and break memos with sales sponsorship obligations and production requests.
• Check logs for traffic as quality control to ensure timings, conflicts, and separations are correct.
• With contributions from the Sales, Marketing, and Programming departments, create daily Live show memos for distribution to production teams.
• Adjust for and execute Day-Of Air changes as required.
• Provide VO talent with required materials for MLB Network and NHL Network Billboard production.
• Provide Operational support to Digital Partnerships and Special Events.
• Assist in establishing sign on/sign off guidelines, program contingencies, transmission strategies, and intercom communication requirements.
• Create and distribute necessary supporting operational information to all concerned.
• React to breaking news by coordinating on air logistics with master control, production and programming.
• Manage traffic system invoices for MLB/NHL and Local media using the oracle system.
• Create daily Live game portal data entries.
• Ability to adjust daily ’conditions’ when programming changes occur.
• Assist in the creation of weekly schedules of MLB Network’s closed captioning needs and distribute daily technical details.
• Manage data entry to MLB & NHL Network’s LIVE game portal.
• Assign and establish MLB International game conference bridges.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of network slates for special events and Strike Zone channel.
• Fulfill and distribute MLB and NHL International game requests.
• Regularly provide coverage in the control room.
• Routinely check in with Master Control, Tech Managers, and Acquisitions group prior to show shift to discuss production and operational plans.
• Ensure that all studio and other remotes are checked in correctly and actively trouble shoot any issues.
• Promptly communicate any changes in transmission, traffic, sales etc. to the appropriate areas.
• Other such duties as required.

Experience

Position Reports to: Sr. Director, Broadcast Operations

Qualifications and Skills

• 4 years’ applicable experience in the broadcast television operations industry.
• Strong computer skills including Excel.
• Demonstrable basic knowledge of television production, operations and transmission.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and make informed and effective decisions in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Highly organized with demonstrated initiative and the ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and, manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction across multiple operational functions.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and strong interpersonal skills in a live television environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess sufficient eyesight to work effectively in a dimly-lit control room environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.