Master Control Specialist
American Public Media Group
Saint Paul, MNThis was removed by the employer on 6/18/2024 1:10:00 PM PST
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Master Control Specialist (Part-Time)
The Master Control Specialist is a member of the Minnesota Public Radio Master Control Team that supports regional network transmitters and provides around-the-clock master control services for APM Distribution and client stations. The Master Control Specialist will also staff and perform duties to ensure proper operation of the NPR Backup Network Operations Center in St. Paul. The Master Control team works interdepartmental to assess, anticipate, and respond to technical, distribution, and production challenges. Master Control Specialists provide technical and distribution support on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.
All Master Control Specialists are required to work overnight shifts as scheduled.
Expected Compensation Range: $27 - $29/per hour. Exact compensation is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.
Location: St. Paul, on-site
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Your Responsibility:
• Transmit live remote programming utilizing POTS, T-1 and IP codecs, microwave, and satellite technology. Creatively use ancillary equipment to ensure that the highest audio quality possible is delivered to our distribution channels.
• Manage audio intended to air on KNOW, KSJN, and KCMP using the DALET play-to-air system, program logs, patterns, automation players, and studio assignments.
• Operate Master Control including recording incoming feeds, troubleshooting network and local transmission systems, providing helpdesk services for digital editing systems, routing and patching signal sources, operating Content Depot, building playlists for later ''on-air'' program broadcast, and providing first echelon maintenance.
• Provide technical support for MPR|APM and APM client stations.
• Operate duplication equipment and digital archive systems.
• Prepare audio items for the MPR archive.
• Establish, calibrate, and monitor any equipment necessary for radio broadcast and production, including IP equipment, signal processing, and various broadcast recording formats.
• Maintain the highest standards of customer service and technical knowledge in the MPR|APM Master Control.
• Monitor and report on building systems including security, fire alarms, and heating and cooling issues.
• Participate in regular staff training and readiness in support of the public radio system’s Network Operations Center backup at the MPR St. Paul, MN facility.
• Contribute to creating and updating the Master Control standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to APM national distribution unit and client stations.
• Operate and support the Content Dmpot and PRX content distribution sites.
• Operate the Back-up Network Operating Center for National Public Radio.
• Work with APM Distribution, broadcast services, and Master Control teams to communicate program information.
• Monitor and manage MPR|APM programs, episodes, and episode segments in the Content Depot, PRX, and other distribution channels, both upload for distribution and download to air.
• Work with the manager to remain up to date on all technical and/or content changes and modifications.
• Work daily and at night, including overnight shifts, in the MPR|APM Master Control, as the work schedule requires.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
• 2-year associate degree or equivalent experience
• Two or more years of experience as a media engineer or technician.
• Knowledge and experience with digital audio workstations.
Required Skills
, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Expert skills in working with ProTools, and other pro audio equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills: ability to handle phone calls professionally.
• Attention to detail and a deadline-driven personality.
• Must be well-versed in the operation of audio processing equipment, microphones, consoles, and audio storag