A large media client is looking for a Media Traffic Control Manager to join the team in New York. This person will be responsible for the set-up, trafficking and coordination of transmission facilities for the use of all entities -- primarily within News programming.
* Booking and coordinating both satellite, fiber and IP feeds supporting various services
* Live control room show support including remote trouble-shooting and any necessary re-routing prior or even during the on-air show. Also includes routing
* Set Audio/Video levels to spec and verify signal quality of remotes prior to air.
* Knowledge in booking, coordination, and understanding of streaming technology such as LiveU, Makito, or VideoShip and providers such as LTN, TVU, Videolink EIP among others.
* Work closely with producers, technical and production managers, and the News Assignment Desk regarding booking facilities both international and domestic.
* Close interaction with Vendors, Field, and teams in remote signal acquisition
* Familiarity & fluency with scheduling and control systems such as ScheduAll & Dataminer
* Procure and assign both vendor and in-house satellite trucks for remote origination
* Remote Interface based control of technical infrastructure: including satellite receivers, decoders, router control, spectrum analyzers as well as video/audio adjustments.
* Coordinate efforts with non internal agencies in organizing pools or sharing resources.
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* BA in Broadcasting, or Communications required. Minimum 4 years related experience
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems expeditiously in support of live programming
* Experienced in live television production, understanding of critical deadlines with respect to making air. Familiarity with Newsgathering process and current events is a plus.
* Strong understanding of A/V levels, transmission gear, control software and signal flow
* Familiarity with Satellite and Terrestrial television facilities, both foreign and domestic
* Must be available and willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overnights - sometimes with short notice. Occasional Travel may be involved.
* Ability to both work from home and the office is also required as this is a hybrid position.
Desired Characteristics * Knowledge of both traditional transmission technologies and equipment. as well as newer IP, social media or personal device-based streaming platforms.
* Ability to multi-task; fulfill concurrent live control room and news coverage transmission requests along multiple programming platforms.
* Familiarity with compression schemes and transport stream delivery.
* Knowledge of IP streaming applications and concepts.
* Exude professional, calm demeanor in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
* Logical thinker with ability to follow signal flow; ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
* Understanding of editorial processes and ability to react to editorial priorities
* Experience with ScheduAll or any M&C based systems along with LiveU Central a plus.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.