Transmission Coordinator

About the role

The Transmission Coordinator is responsible for end-to-end planning of broadcast events for new and existing clients. The role requires quick reaction to changing requirements and collaboration with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the VP Transmission Operations' expectations and needs are met.
• Manage and coordinate events, liaise with clients, and take ownership of the planning process under the supervision of the Director of Operations.
• Work closely with organizing and approving freelancer invoices in a timely manner.
• Schedule and plan internal and external resources including technical equipment, third-party resources, and personnel.
• Achieve the most efficient and effective methods of delivery to meet customer requirements.
• Maximize transmission resource utilization specifically: fiber, IP, & satellite capacity bookings for domestic and international events.
• Coordinate production resources and requirements such as mobile production units, crewing, independent production contractors, generators, and ancillary related services.
• Lead assigned packages and/or specific client accounts, managing all transmission and production requests, handling end-to-end scheduling, and executing associated internal and client paperwork.
• Work within the budget provided by or collaboratively with the sales team on all projects.
• Collaborate with all departments: Sales, Engineering, Production, MCR, and Accounting to ensure accuracy of bookings and project success.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years experience and a 4-year degree (or additional experience).
• Works well under pressure in a live television environment.
• General understanding and experience with transmission and production.
• Team player and open to learning new skills, embracing change, and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Schedule flexibility with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English; Spanish skills are beneficial.
• Knowledge of sports is a plus.

Goals

• Become familiar with the following systems and procedures within 90 days:
• Connected Solutions Systems
• VMS (Master Scheduling System)
• VMS-2 (Production Schedule)
• Live Events Grid
• Routing Sheets
• Tech Books
• Transmission Partners (Third-party) scheduling platforms and rate cards
• Production Partners

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and includes working late nights, weekends, and holidays.