Master Control Hub Operator – Indyhub
Company | Scripps |
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Location | Indianapolis, IN, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Associate’s |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor several programming sources simultaneously, managing and switching sources for local television station programming remotely from the Hub
- Ensure the correct spots air during programming and note any discrepancies
- Solve problems and make judgment calls regarding programming changes, commercials, special reports, and technical difficulties
- Evaluate clock/timing to consider options for programming and decide when to escalate issues
- Make decisions and consult with internal customers regarding local transmitter parameters and operation
- Collaborate with media prep technicians, traffic personnel, and news teams to manage daily operations
- Interact professionally with internal Hub client stations to ensure consistent customer experience
- Work with networks and live program providers to problem-solve issues
- Maintain knowledge of and preparedness to execute disaster recovery procedures
- Perform quality assurance checks as required
- Work 4 AM to noon Monday through Friday, with possible overtime, holidays, and weekends when necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to problem solve and quickly take corrective action as necessary
- High sense of responsibility and urgency regarding corrective action and customer service
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast, deadline-driven environment while maintaining calmness and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Quick mathematical skills, especially with timekeeping
- Working knowledge of video servers, routing processes, and related equipment
- Working knowledge of transmitter parameters and operations
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Working knowledge of all functions and responsibilities of television master control