Seasonal Operations Technician

About the role

Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager and under the direction of Operations personnel, the Seasonal Operations Technician provides a wide range of superior technical assistance/support to live and taped studio and remote productions, particularly in the areas of Master Control and feed acquisition. We believe in the potential within every individual. If you’re passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Responsibilities

• Operate network’s automated playback system and manipulate multiple on-air playlists simultaneously for live event and remote programming
• Record incoming satellite and fiber feeds, including incoming programming and live events
• Log programming and event materials to ensure fulfillment of sales and programming commitments
• Ingest commercials into network’s servers and prep for air
• Track all live event times, commercial times and discrepancies
• Archive records
• Edit and prepare all live events for rebroadcasts
• Consistently improve technical skills and work towards becoming one of NESN’s Master Control experts
• Work weekends, nights, holidays and overnight shifts as needed

Qualifications

• Two years television experience or one year Master Control experience a plus but willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to excel in a highly technical environment and learn new technologies quickly
• Excellent organizational skills and must be extremely detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, and possess a positive “can-do” attitude
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment
• Must be able to work weekends, nights (including overnight shifts) and holidays as needed
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values; People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Social Responsibility

Pay

The expected range for this position is $18 to $19 per hour. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.