Operations Technician

WPLG, the powerhouse independent in Miami, has a full-time opening for a Broadcast Operations Technician. Responsibilities include operation of television broadcast equipment with heavy emphasis on master control operations including Florical master control automation, MediaFiler program and commercial ingest, Asset Collector, ShowTimer, Pitch Blue and other edge servers, transmitter remote controls, Ross Xpressions and Ross MC 1 switchers. Experience switching live sports and news as well as handling a multi-channel environment is preferred. The successful candidate needs to have the ability to track multiple program streams constantly looking ahead for problems, as well as the ability to deal with exceptions as they arise and to communicate problems to managers and other departments. Duties also include the operation of Vinten camera robotics and audio mixing during productions. The preferred candidate should also have experience bringing in content from news crews. The position requires the candidate to be able to work all shifts including overnight, nights, weekends and early morning. All the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting. Any offer of employment is conditional on successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical exam, including drug screening, required reference checks and educational degree verification. The successful candidate must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Prefer applicants with at least one year or more experience in the above-mentioned areas along with strong on-air operations experience. Computer skills and the ability to work under pressure is a requirement. *** All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting. ***We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age gender, marital status, disability, matriculation or political affiliation. Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. A valid driver’s license is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr