Broadcast Operator

This position
is responsible for providing the on-air operations for NMPBS, which involves monitoring broadcast program logs and various
audio and video equipment to ensure that programs are being properly broadcast.

Monitors all VIDEO streams for
quality of audio, video, closed captions, and correct aspect RATIO. This position oversees the manipulation of
multiple automation play lists and ensures NMPBS is operating within FCC rules
and regulations for local Broadcast requirements.

Rigorously consistent
and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

This position
is shift work. Ability to be flexible to work early mornings, evenings,
weekends, and holidays is necessary.

This position
works independently in the performance of most tasks, receiving only general
supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Configures and manipulates air client play list, including secondary event insertion of Logos.
• Monitors and logs the status of all content streams and takes responsibility for quality control.
• Set up and monitor distribution of television program material, live linear distribution into Cloud based platforms.
• Utilize 3rd party software to set up and monitor distribution of file based content in to Cloud platforms.
• Operates, monitors, and logs mountain top transmitters to ensure broadcasting capabilities as required by the FCC.
• Sets up tape machines for on-air playback.
  
  Operates and logs Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment.
• Operates master control equipment, including video router interface, broadcast automation.
• Transcodes files to the server for playback.
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments as needed.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

*Current Position is for the
morning shift starting at 0500AM

• Experience in film,
  TV and/or video distribution platforms.
• Experience with
  file-based workflow processes.
• Familiarity with
  broadcast automation environments and/or livestreaming environments.
• Experience in
  operations and/or traffic at a broadcast radio or tv facility.
• Experience with
  manipulation of file-based video content, including transcoding software.
• Experience in
  computer programming, networking and/or web design.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.