Telephone operator Jobs in Lafayette, LA

The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.

Updates and maintains signal control systems

Maintains programming logs as required by station management

Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it

Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system

Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts

Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted

Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible

Ensures the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Strong PC / MS Office experience

Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ : NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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