Play-Out Operator at Wananchi Group

Perform day to day task required to execute the Play-Out of Zuku Channels and on occasion play in locally generated elements into 3rd Party channels

Responsibilities

• Operate Play-Out (Master On-Air)Interface and load schedules
• Examine transmission schedules to ensure they align with ingested content
• Execute play-out events such as channel switch-overs,content promotions
• Generate and play out on – air elements such as crawls and squeeze backs
• Perform quality control of the transmission, including monitoring of sound levels and visual quality
• Monitor equipment performance
• Ingest of content into ingest server and QC
• Collaborate with technical department to ensure seamless and efficient transfer of materials from Ingest to Play-Out
• Keep records and as-run logs of transmission

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in IT or Broadcast related field
• Minimum 2yrs experience working in an IT based media or Broadcast environment
• Experience with automated work flows
• Demonstrable experience of software installation and trouble-shooting
• Knowledge of media streaming protocols plus working knowledge of video and audio formats