Transmission Operator job at Next Media

About the Organization

Next Media is the leading multimedia company in Uganda, aspiring to become the most relevant media in Africa. Next Media has evolved from one television station to three television stations, web products, an online news portal, a radio station, and a media production agency. Next Media Park is the home of; 1. NBS Television 2. Sanyuka Television 3: Salam Television 4. Next Radio 5. Afro Mobile 6. Nile Post 7. Next Com 8. Next Production Limited 9. HillCom 10. NBS Sport 11. Sanyuka Prime Mission: We inform to Transform.

Job Description

Ensure continuity of on-air schedules in a dynamic environment. Maintain and manipulate required on air playlists, execute program/ commercial/ marketing changes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure continuity of on-air schedules in a dynamic environment
Maintain and manipulate required on-air playlists, execute program/ commercial/ marketing changes
Support live-event and off-air workflows, send logs for reconciliation, and troubleshoot channel playout issues
Manage commercial integration, including rolling commercial breaks, during taped and live programming.
Monitor and maintain the continuity and availability for channel streams in the MCR.
Ensure continuity of programming by confirming that every piece of material is accounted for and ready for on-air playout.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

University Degree required or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic comprehension of analog, SDI, and HD signals as well as the ability to utilize the appropriate test equipment for circuit analysis.
Outstanding attention to detail and ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, ever- changing and challenging environment.

A can-do attitude and mentality that adopts a positive and motivational approach to engender a culture of professional behavior.
Well versed in Ethernet routing and protocols.
Proficient with PC systems, Excel, Word and experience.
Must be very organized, possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
Flexible and prepared to learn new skills, embrace and nurture a culture of change and positive attitude.
Ability to work shifts that will include nights, weekends and holiday.