Assistant Manager, Program Operations, Wsre

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Job Description:
The Assistant Manager, Program Operations, WSRE, is a full-time professional non-exempt position. This position reports to the Program Operations Manager, WSRE-TV. In whom performs Broadcast Operations, Media Management, On-Air Broadcast Promotions, & Master Control Emergency Recovery responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as Broadcast Operator in Master Control, following established programming protocols, executes program and log/play list preparation, appending, identifying program timing gaps or overlaps, "flags". Operates the AVECO broadcast automation for WSRE's multiple digital broadcast channels including operates special Live Programming in coordination with the Production Department.
• Schedules national & local programing working in the PBS internal Protrack Software System in close collaboration with the external 'Programming Service' with the scheduling of multiple digital broadcast channels programming, updates and changes.
• Produces the Nightly Line-up promo of prime time programs & weekly on-air promotional promos of upcoming high demand national content utilizing the Adobe Suite: video editing software.
• Recovers from On-Air Emergencies of Black or Dead AIR from technical, media and operator errors (while in office), monitors and reports technical and software anomalies to Engineering Department. Reports On-Air Discrepancies.
• Manages media acquisitions of externally produced programs, whether via satellite downlink recordings, electronic transfer via PBS sIX system, or physical shipment of videotape dubs from other stations. Provides similar in-kind service for other stations when possible. Purges Video Servers of old media.
• Coordinates with Development to schedule and verify broadcast of underwriting announcements, timing of Pledge events and handles traffic acquisitions of internal & externally produced funding spots.
• Assist in generating weekly, monthly, quarterly, fiscal and calendar year affidavits of underwriting spots for external distribution to clients including Florida Public Media, Department of Education, PBS, CPB and more.
• Works closely with the Marketing Department in unison in the promotion of new program premeiers and maintaining a PBS desired on-air look in media assets such as On-Air bugs & Lower third telephone graphics.
• Works closely and cooperatively with all other WSRE staff on miscellaneous programming-related needs & performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school, and seven years broadcast experience, including experience in master control and/or traffic management; and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and programming operations software. Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate degree in multi-media or television broadcasting, and five years related experience may substitute for the required experience. This position requires availability to work evenings, weekends, variable hours, and on call as requested. Successful results from a criminal background check are required.
Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.
SALARY RANGE: $34,500.00 - $38,000.00
SUPPLEMENTATL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For questions or assistance uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled - Review of applications will begin January 26, 2024. For full consideration, the online and supplemental application materials must be received by January 25, 2024.
The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.