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Broadcast Tech Op Specialist

Position: Broadcast Tech Assistant

Hours: Part time, Varies per meeting and event coverage / Weekly (Flexible) 

Salary: $27hr.  

Supervisor: Executive Director & Tech Manager

*Must be available weeknights* Hours vary depending on client’s schedule 

Background: MCTV Community media is a nonprofit production & media organization with a mission to cultivate a greater sense of community and encourage civic engagement through the use of media. Serving multiple cities for more than 20 years, MCTV is focused on production, media services and content creation. MCTV works with several municipalities to broadcast livestream hybrid public meetings live on city channels and streaming online. The organization also produces local and original content that is distributed regionally.

The Position:

• Broadcast Tech Op Specialist uses NewTek/Vizrt Tricaster and associated equipment to setup, direct/produce multi-camera live streams, weekly client public meetings, channel management, community content creation of a wide variety of media materials. The individual must carry out multiple independent projects from concept through implementation, with a considerable degree of self-direction and initiative, strong work ethic, highly organized, solid customer service skills, and the ability to complete creative media productions that meet and exceed professional standards and client requirements. This position has opportunities for professional growth.  
• Select, download, and schedule programs for city channels (generic programming, community announcements, weekly live meeting)
• Use various broadcast platforms to schedule shows and to live web streaming
• Enter client production data into the online database (TRT, id, title, descriptions, category, etc)
• Monitor and maintain streaming equipment and playback server storage space
• Setup and configure Tricaster and related equipment for live stream hybrid meetings

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong customer service focus
• Effective problem solver, who can identify and resolve problems promptly;
• Lead setup and strike for remote hybrid livestreams
• Very strong computer skills. Experience with computer networks is desirable.
• Skilled in all aspects of field production, studio production, audio & visual
• Ability to troubleshoot minor problems on remote equipment, including network equipment, cameras, audio mixers, etc.  
• Strong communication, organizational, and writing skills
• Working knowledge of Mac OS, Windows OS, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to provide instruction on-field production equipment and studio production equipment
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License
• Must provide their own transportation.

Desired Work Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Broadcasting or IT background
• Television or media experience helpful

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please email a brief cover letter and resume to jobs@mctv.tv with “Broadcast Tech Op Specialist” in the subject line. All are encouraged to apply as we embrace and live by our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.