Middle East Broadcasting Networks

About Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Job Announcement Technical Operations Center Operator The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Technical Operations Center Operator for our Broadcast Operations Team at our Headquarters office in Springfield, VA. MBN is a non-profit grantee of the federal government that directly communicates with the people of the Middle East and North Africa through television, radio, and digital media. MBN's mission is to provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information to the people of the Middle East about the region, the world, and the United States in support of U.S. public diplomacy. The Technical Operations Center Operator is responsible for operating Technical Operations Center equipment in both automated and live/manual situations for multiple channels. The Operator is also responsible for providing technical operations support including providing video and audio ingest from satellite and fiber sources, shows from multiple sources, QC video from remotes, monitor squeezebacks, and crawls. The primary duties and responsibilities of the Technical Operations Center Operator include, but are not limited to: Aggressive monitoring of network transmissions for quality control. Operating Media Asset Management system to record various feeds from field reporters or content from domestic and overseas bureaus. Solving /troubleshooting problems in a crisis, i.e., perform disaster recovery procedures. Initiating routine playlist/log changes for air on a daily basis. Operating routers, waveform monitors, Vector scopes and video/audio equalization equipment. Recording broadcast elements received via satellite and fiber feeds. Inserting critical metadata for recorded feeds. Operation of routine live events in a non-exclusive live environment. Submitting a shift report detailing on-air activity (errors or discrepancies encountered, etc.). Responding effectively and quickly with user requests and issues. Candidates are required to have: 1-4 yrs. Broadcast Automation and Media Asset Management system expertise. Skills in on-air automation and file based ingest, transfer and playback functions. Previous television Master Control and Ingest experience in a fast-paced automated environment. Ability to operate various computers and software programs such as Outlook, Microsoft Office, and others Ability to be a self-starter w to work in a team Proven experience with operation of digital storage technologies. Effective problem analysis and resolution skills. Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Preferred skills: Ability to speak and read Arabic language. Experience with ITX automation system. MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

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Legal Form: Inc

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 501 - 1000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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