Broadcast Operations Specialist II

Job Title

Public Broadcasting Station Internship

Job Location

Bozeman, Montana

Job Overview

• Assist in managing a custom relational database
• Tag and catalog media assets according to database protocols
• Maintain an extensive library of broadcast media, including on-demand streaming inventory
• Perform scheduling and cataloging tasks
• Contribute to on-air operation, studio production, and ancillary network services
• Train and supervise students
• Provide department-related support to the network, university, and general public
• Compile and enter data daily
• Procure, catalog, file, and inventory broadcast content and media
• Create multiple daily Operations-related schedules
• Prepare pledge-related programs and schedules for on-air fundraising
• Proofread data and schedules daily
• Ingest, purge, and switch program and interstitial content daily
• Caption local programs for on-air broadcast
• Continually monitor and evaluate technical and aesthetic quality of multiple program streams
• Continually monitor and adjust operating performance of reception and transmission facilities
• Select, hire, train, and evaluate student interns and employees
• Document and report the network's operating status daily
• Provide department-related information support to the network and general public
• Communicate with the engineering team regarding broadcast equipment issues

Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Manage a custom relational database
• Tag and catalog media assets
• Maintain an extensive library of broadcast media
• Perform scheduling and cataloging tasks
• Contribute to on-air operation, studio production, and ancillary network services
• Train and supervise students
• Provide department-related support
• Compile and enter data daily
• Procure, catalog, file, and inventory broadcast content and media
• Create multiple daily Operations-related schedules
• Prepare pledge-related programs and schedules for on-air fundraising
• Proofread data and schedules daily
• Ingest, purge, and switch program and interstitial content daily
• Caption local programs for on-air broadcast
• Continually monitor and evaluate technical and aesthetic quality of multiple program streams
• Continually monitor and adjust operating performance of reception and transmission facilities
• Select, hire, train, and evaluate student interns and employees
• Document and report the network's operating status daily
• Provide department-related information support to the network and general public
• Communicate with the engineering team regarding broadcast equipment issues

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, with relevant work experience
• Experience in database management, inventory management, library work, and/or comprehensive scheduling and coordinating duties
• Proficiency in computer use, data entry, formatting, typing, and proofreading
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with people of varying skill levels and abilities, including students
• Professional representation of the organization and its programs
• Competence in using database management software (desirable)
• Experience with Adobe Premiere (a plus)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

We're excited for you to apply!