Join our team at WGBA-NBC 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin as a Media Prep Technician where you'll be the technical backbone of our broadcast operations. In this role, you'll ensure our viewers receive high-quality programming by maintaining critical broadcast equipment, monitoring transmissions, and troubleshooting technical issues in real-time within our hubbed master control environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:Observe, record and operate transmitter power and frequency readings, adjusting them to legal limits if necessary, in accordance with FCC Rules and RegulationsAlign satellite receiver dish, adjusting audio and video levels as well as recording programs while down linking satellite feedsMonitor back-timing and adjust all "On Air" material within the automation systemDub commercials and program into video servers with proper technical parametersLoad and play back pre-recorded programs, public service announcements and news materialRecord and ingest programs, promotions, public service announcements and news materialMay be responsible for acquisition of satellite and ENG News remotesMay perform various backup activities including camera shading or production audioOperate On-Air automation equipment, master control switchers and transmitter remote controlRead various scopes and other technical monitoring equipmentTroubleshoot and respond to malfunctioning electronic broadcast equipment needed for on-air operations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferredSpecialized training/certification may be requiredGenerally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:Working knowledge of Master Control in a broadcast television stationWorking knowledge of video servers, scopes and switcher operationKnowledge of transmitter power parametersStrong computer skills including file transfer and storage, transcoding processesAbility to work independently with little or no supervisionGood organization, attention to detail and proactivityAbility to maintain composure and accuracy under exacting specifications and immediate deadlinesStrong mathematical skills, especially with addition and subtractionStrong communication skillsOrganized and detail orientedMust be an eager, motivated, reliable individual and willing to work as part of a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work hours vary due to newscast coverage and special programmingShift work, weekends and nights are possible and expected due to special projects, news events, and vacation coverage

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