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Broadcast Media Operations Specialist at Paramount

Broadcast Media Operations Specialist

Paramount · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Broadcast Media Operations Specialist

Paramount · NY, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

The Broadcast Media Operations Specialist ensures Paramount's broadcast and digital media assets are operationally ready for linear television, streaming, video-on-demand (VOD), and global distribution. Operating within the Cloud Control Center (CCC), this role manages media workflows from live acquisition through broadcast readiness, enterprise Media Supply Chain processing, content fulfillment, and downstream distribution. This role supports scheduled programming, live events, sports, news, premium entertainment, and other rapid-turnaround productions.

Responsibilities

  • Capture, monitor, and process live media using Rohde & Schwarz Venice Ingest Servers, the Evertz Deferred Recording System, and other enterprise broadcast technologies supporting scheduled programming, live events, sports, breaking news, and rapid-turnaround broadcast operations
  • Support live productions by participating in operational conference bridges and communicating workflow status, production updates, and issue resolution
  • Verify media assets meet Paramount technical delivery specifications by performing technical QC of video, audio, captions, metadata, timecode, and file integrity prior to distribution
  • Perform basic media editing, rendering, file reconstruction, and closed caption validation using Adobe Premiere Pro, CaptionMaker, MacCaption, Oona Tools, or comparable applications
  • Manage automated media processing workflows using Evertz Mediator across multiple locations; ensure media is successfully ingested through the Media Ingest Portal (MIP) into Paramount's enterprise Media Asset Management (CRMAM) system
  • Support FastTrack and other quick-turnaround fulfillment workflows
  • Monitor workflow dashboards and operational tools (e.g., Airtable); ensure ingest, transcoding, packaging, fulfillment, and downstream processing complete successfully, and investigate/resolve exceptions
  • Verify scheduled linear broadcast content is processed, validated, and available for playout across Trident, Evertz Cloud Playout (ORT), and other supported platforms
  • Identify missing media, quality issues, metadata discrepancies, and scheduling conflicts; work with On-Air Operations and other stakeholders to resolve quickly
  • Coordinate operational issues by following established escalation procedures; partner with Engineering, Product, Media Supply Chain, GMC, On-Air Operations, and vendor support teams to restore service
  • Follow established SOPs while proactively identifying opportunities to improve workflows, increase automation, and enhance efficiency

Requirements

  • Experience supporting broadcast operations, media processing, media asset management, or digital encoding/related media technology
  • Strong understanding of professional broadcast video and audio formats, codecs, containers, frame rates, aspect ratios, color spaces, and technical file delivery specifications
  • Ability to recognize, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues involving video, audio, captions, metadata, file integrity, and automated media workflows
  • Experience using professional QC tools, including waveform monitors, vectorscopes, audio metering, and related broadcast analysis equipment
  • Working knowledge of closed caption formats including SCC, STL, SRT, or comparable sidecar caption files
  • Understanding of enterprise media workflows, automated processing, transcoding, media asset management, and downstream distribution
  • Familiarity with enterprise file transfer technologies such as Aspera, Signiant, or comparable solutions
  • Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro or comparable non-linear editing software
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational workflows and make sound decisions in time-sensitive broadcast environments
  • Excellent communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, holidays, and live event coverage
  • Ability to work on-site within Paramount's Broadcast Operations and Cloud Control Center
  • Experience supporting enterprise broadcast operations for linear television, streaming platforms, or digital media
  • Experience with Evertz Mediator, Rohde & Schwarz Venice, Colorfront, Telestream, AWS-based media workflows, enterprise Media Asset Management systems, and workflow automation technologies
  • Experience supporting live sports, entertainment, news, awards shows, or other time-sensitive broadcast productions

Skills

  • Rohde & Schwarz Venice Ingest Servers
  • Evertz Deferred Recording System
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • CaptionMaker
  • MacCaption
  • Oona Tools
  • Evertz Mediator
  • Media Ingest Portal (MIP)
  • Airtable
  • Trident
  • Evertz Cloud Playout (ORT)
  • Aspera
  • Signiant

Location

  • On-site

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Entry-level
  • Mid-level

Education Level

  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Equivalent experience/certifications

Salary/Compensations

  • $56,000.00 - $84,000.00

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance program
  • PTO
  • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
  • Generous paid time off

About the Company

  • Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Equal Opportunity

  • Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
  • At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
  • If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.