TOC Operator

FanDuel • Los Angeles, CA

12d • $29 - $37 • Hybrid

About The Position

THE POSITION Our roster has an opening with your name on it The TOC Operator on a daily basis performs a variety of tasks related to live, pre-recorded, studio and field production, all in support of multiple 24x7 TV broadcast channels and OTT platforms. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, faxing out all incoming and outgoing feeds, assigning, troubleshooting, and managing external and internal track feeds, video server equipment, server recorders/players, satellite/IP receive equipment and signal transmission and monitoring equipment. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs. THE GAME PLAN Everyone on our team has a part to play Setup and operate different types of video/audio recording and playback devices in a simultaneous, multi-tasking environment Coordinates, troubleshoots, and follows up on incoming and outgoing satellite, OTT media streams/signals, IP transmission and/or Telco feeds with internal and external entities and understands signal flow Controls and configures satellite antenna, frame syncs, remotes and receive equipment. Schedules backup feeds as needed Collaborates with internal and external entities with initial and daily fax out of all tracks and remote feeds. Develop, write and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the department. Controls and understands configuration of multiview equipment, router matrix, and media asset management systems Controls and configures internal digital audio matrix, including IFB, PL and PAP panel assignments. Assigns, configures, maintains, and manages TOC resources proactively to ensure that all recordings and projects are accomplished per daily schedule Coordinates and builds Remote Technical One Sheet for dissemination to facility Complete formal paperwork for TOC (Technical Operations Center) and other departments including, but not limited to creating, maintaining, and disseminating daily record schedules, emails, and charts of all feeds and remote based information Quality checks and adjusts video/audio signal levels for optimum quality Able to complete tasks and projects with strict deadlines Take direction from control room personnel for content playback during live broadcasts Create rundowns, segment timing Performs ingest procedure for transfer of media material into the air server Ensures all recordings are accomplished per daily schedule Create/maintain appropriate logs and labels for removable media Performs other cross training tasks, as assigned, including, but not limited to the following areas; Studio Operator, Master Control operator, and Playback. Perform duties on remote broadcasts, as assigned Perform dubbing operations, as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in broadcast operations at a local TV station, cable/satellite channel or other industry-related environment preferred
• Working knowledge of systems/equipment used in functions identified above, including analog/digital/high-definition video/audio signals and monitoring equipment
• Ability to travel to remote broadcast sites, as assigned
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. un-assisted of technical and or set gear
• Ability to work well in a broadcast team environment, including talent, producers and directors, under strict time deadlines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule consisting of weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate different types of video/audio recording and playback devices in a simultaneous, multi-tasking environment
• Coordinates, troubleshoots, and follows up on incoming and outgoing satellite, OTT media streams/signals, IP transmission and/or Telco feeds with internal and external entities and understands signal flow
• Controls and configures satellite antenna, frame syncs, remotes and receive equipment.
• Schedules backup feeds as needed
• Collaborates with internal and external entities with initial and daily fax out of all tracks and remote feeds.
• Develop, write and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the department.
• Controls and understands configuration of multiview equipment, router matrix, and media asset management systems
• Controls and configures internal digital audio matrix, including IFB, PL and PAP panel assignments.
• Assigns, configures, maintains, and manages TOC resources proactively to ensure that all recordings and projects are accomplished per daily schedule
• Coordinates and builds Remote Technical One Sheet for dissemination to facility
• Complete formal paperwork for TOC (Technical Operations Center) and other departments including, but not limited to creating, maintaining, and disseminating daily record schedules, emails, and charts of all feeds and remote based information
• Quality checks and adjusts video/audio signal levels for optimum quality
• Able to complete tasks and projects with strict deadlines
• Take direction from control room personnel for content playback during live broadcasts
• Create rundowns, segment timing
• Performs ingest procedure for transfer of media material into the air server
• Ensures all recordings are accomplished per daily schedule
• Create/maintain appropriate logs and labels for removable media
• Performs other cross training tasks, as assigned, including, but not limited to the following areas; Studio Operator, Master Control operator, and Playback.
• Perform duties on remote broadcasts, as assigned
• Perform dubbing operations, as needed

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics.
• We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards .
• Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
• medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits.
• This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays.
• FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees