Media Prep Technician. WPTV

E.W. Scripps • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Media Prep Technician (MPT) at WPTV is responsible for overseeing studio operations and managing media preparation tasks within a hubbed master control environment. This role requires technical expertise and problem-solving skills to execute moderately complex work at the local station level, ensuring compliance with FCC regulations and maintaining broadcast quality.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred
• Specialized training/certification may be required
• Working knowledge of Master Control in a broadcast television station
• Proficiency with video servers, scopes, and switcher operations
• Understanding of transmitter power parameters
• Strong computer skills, including file transfer, storage, and transcoding processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactivity
• Capacity to maintain composure and accuracy under exacting specifications and tight deadlines
• Strong mathematical skills, particularly in addition and subtraction
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Eager, motivated, and reliable team player

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and operate transmitter power and frequency readings, adjusting them to legal limits if necessary, in accordance with FCC Rules and Regulations
• Align satellite receiver dish, adjust audio and video levels, and record programs while downlinking satellite feeds
• Dub commercials and programs into video servers with proper technical parameters
• Load and play back pre-recorded programs, public service announcements, and news material
• Record and ingest programs, promotions, public service announcements, and news material
• May be responsible for the acquisition of satellite and ENG News remotes
• Operate on-air automation equipment, master control switchers, and transmitter remote control
• Read various scopes and other technical monitoring equipment
• Troubleshoot and respond to malfunctioning electronic broadcast equipment needed for on-air operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Associate degree