Broadcast Operator - req# 32339

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

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

Rigorously consistentand reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

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

This positionworks independently in the performance of most tasks, receiving only generalsupervision.

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 themorning shift starting at 0500AM

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

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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.