ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
Televisaunivision is seeking a detail-oriented Playout Operator to support Univision Noticias Live, a News streaming channel on our streaming service, VIX. This position plays an essential role in ensuring the integrity of the streaming service to deliver viewer satisfaction.
The Playout Operator will accurately monitor the program stream, adjust content playlists as needed, support breaking news, and manage all program data. Additionally, this role tracks and coordinates deliverables to ensure all assets are available as scheduled and participates in the evaluation and implementation of workflows and systems.
The successful candidate will be organized, reliable, detail-oriented and deadline-driven, as well as very comfortable learning and using program scheduling and playout systems both on-site and remotely. This position operates in shifts to around the clock, including being on-call to support breaking news or off-hour playlist changes as needed.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
· Monitor the Network Playout and adjust the playlist as needed for news updates, breaking news and content issues.
· Schedule all content for streaming news service including programs, graphics, promos, news briefs and crawls.
· Develop fluency in using the scheduling software and executing workflows for a flawless on-air experience.
· Create, capture and edit all content metadata in systems as needed.
· Create, maintain, and set program formats on the grid level as well as live or server events. Review formats on a quarterly basis and make recommendations for revisions as needed to support business objectives.
· Be available on call after hours and weekends as necessary to revise playlist, trigger breaking news or support News team needs.
· Generate reports (AS-RUNS) after each shift and track scheduling, delivery, streaming and other issues in order to identify and resolve problems.
· Partner with Program Scheduling Coordinators, News Production, Art Department, Ad Sales, Marketing, and Content Management.
· Perform ad-hoc assignments as needed.
YOU HAVE:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
· Bi-Lingual – Fluent in English and Spanish (read and write)
· Self-starter, resourceful, adaptable and able to work well under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time.
· Ability to be on-call after regular business hours and weekends.
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.#LI-ONSITE
Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About TelevisaUnivision
As the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.
Sobre TelevisaUnivision
Como la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com