Playout Operator

Playout Operator

The Playout Operator will accurately monitor the program playouts, adjust content playlists as needed, support scheduling and broadcast changes and manage all program data.

Responsibilities

· Track and coordinate deliverables to ensure all assets are available as scheduled.

· Evaluate technical quality of content and assure standards are being met.

· Report equipment problems to Engineering and perform emergency workarounds.

· Participate as required in the evaluation and implementation of workflows and systems

· Monitor the Playouts and adjust the playlist as needed for any updates, and content issues

· Develop proficiency in using the scheduling software and executing workflows for a flawless on-air experience

· Create, capture and edit all content metadata in systems as needed

· Create, maintain, and set program formats on the grid level as well as live or server events

· Review formats as required and make recommendations for revisions as needed

· Generate reports after each shift and track scheduling, delivery, streaming and other issues in order to identify and resolve problems

· Partner with other departments as necessary

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent Degree

· Bilingual: English and Spanish

· Broadcast experience a plus

Requirements:

· Interested candidate must submit a resume.

· Must be willing to work on-site in the Medley / Miami area

· Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.

· Comfortable learning and using program scheduling and playout systems

· Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

· Must be 18 years or older.

· Must be available to work all shifts, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, weekends, late breaking news and hurricane emergencies.

· Must be willing to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

· Must acknowledge and adhere to the Company Employee Policy Manual, Code of Conduct, and Arbitration Agreement.

· Must be willing to facilitate personnel requirements including late and/or last minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment.

Desired:

· Strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast, playout and production technology.

· Organized, reliable, detail-oriented and deadline-driven

· Ability to multi-task and react quickly during broadcasts.

· Interpersonal and professional communication skills.

· Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems.

Note: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.