Technical Media Producer (TMP)

About the position

A Technical Media Producer (TMP) is a hybrid position which includes the responsibilities of a Master Control Operator and a Technical Director. The TMP is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring on-air streams, FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming commercials. Daily assignments will include directing at least one newscast, ingesting/segmenting various long-form programs, ingesting commercial spots, loading programming playlists for the following day, and performing various tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operation of Ross Overdrive automation (including robotic cameras, audio console, graphics, and production video switcher), and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control.
• Performing commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting.
• Operating Edius editing software and studio teleprompter.
• Daily care & maintenance of equipment & studio.
• Working closely with all departments to meet daily demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master Control and Live Production experience.
• Experience with production automation system like Ross Overdrive.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Great communication/people skills.
• Ability to multitask under time sensitive deadlines.
• Strong technical & computer skills.
• Flexibility with scheduling & job assignments.
• Understanding of FCC program logs & all FCC broadcast regulations.
• Willingness to learn new hardware and software.

Benefits

• Pay starts at $16.00 an hour.