Capitol Hill based news bureau has an immediate opening for an Entry Level Media Encode Tech (perfect for recent college grad - will train) to support our News Video Operations while working closely with other broadcast and transcription staff.
Hours: Delayed Workday Available
Responsibilities: THIS IS AN IN OFFICE POSITION - Perform daily encoding system operations, ensure schedules and resources for personnel and technology align on a daily schedule - Provide video capture and production of Congressional and State events (FedNet will train) - Assist in coordinating daily logistical and production needs with colleagues - Create and schedule recurring and ad hoc news events for encoding - Ensure quality audio levels and continuity of encoded content - Ensure successful creation and final digital placement of made video - Monitor and prevent discrepancies in systems and content - Allocate encoders and assign filenames in accordance with in-house standards - Prepare root cause analysis on all defects such that outages are minimized - Adhere to standard operation procedures for all encoding technologies and activities - Demonstrate operational knowledge scheduling automation and encoding systems operations to augment staff and coverage needs.
Basic Qualifications: Entry Level – we will train. Perfect for recent graduates. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Broadcast, Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience - Operational Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Excellent communication skills a must, able to manage technical operations while interfacing with broadcast staff, streaming operations and vendors - Ability to prepare and deliver written and oral communications of complex matters.
