NOCOperator

## **Job Description** _JOB RESPONSIBILITIES _ * Monitor all channels distributed from AMCN B&T to ensure: * Signal quality going out of house and clean signal coming back in house. * Tones to trigger local commercial insertion are going out as expected. * Nielsen SID is distributed for proper crediting of viewership. * Log into all signal encoders (over seventy-five encoders) and check for alarm status, bandwidth analysis, device temperature and device filter status. Troubleshoot issues, as necessary. * Perform system checks that include: * Routing both mirror and disaster recovery systems to workstations to confirm system functionality. * Checking satellite receivers in the NOC and SAT Hubs to confirm good margin levels for signal quality. * Confirming Mediaproxy system is recording all channels to ensure our ability to provide evidence of clean and accurate transmission when needed. * Verifying encrypted messages are going out as intended. * Reviewing Crystal Monitoring & Control to confirm proper transmission path on air. * Schedule downlink requests as needed from home office. * Program and operate live blackouts and service replacements * Monitor Affiliate Hotline to receive any affiliate engineering calls and troubleshoot issues as needed. * Walk the Encoding Hub each shift to check alarm status on encoders. * Make high Leverage decisions without supervisor support * Assist in training newer operators _Q UALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)_ * Minimum 2-5 years experience in Transmission or related discipline * High School Diploma required. College degree preferred; focus on broadcasting technology or similar discipline. * Strong knowledge of signal flow within a broadcast facility preferred. * Strong knowledge of encoding platforms, such as Synamedia and CommScope systems, preferred. * Understanding of equipment such as routers, analyzers, receivers, and encoders preferred * Strong customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills required. * Detai