Wananchi Group (K) Ltd
Job Title: Play-Out Operator
Department: Technical
Location: Gateway Park
Position Reporting to: Play-Out Manager
Job Purpose / Summary: 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
Key Roles:
- 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
Key Performance Indicators:
- 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
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates to submit their application including a detailed CV and day time telephone contact to recruit@ke.wananchi.com on or before 28th February 2018.
The subject line Play-Out Operator.
Wananchi Group is an equal opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to the right candidate.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.