Broadcast Content Associate

The Broadcast Content Associate is a cross-functional role supporting on-air presentation, content preparation, and broadcast accuracy across Master Control, Production, and Traffic. The position is responsible for monitoring automated playback, reviewing broadcast logs, and supporting reliable on-air execution, while also contributing to editing, post-production, and traffic-related workflows as needed.

Master Control Responsibilities (In Addition to Standard MCR Duties):

Continuously monitor and maintain automation to ensure uninterrupted on-air playback during scheduled Master Control shifts, while supporting assigned Traffic and Production tasks as workload permits.
Proof and verify the full automation log for the upcoming broadcast day(s) ensuring playlists are fully prepared for reliable overnight and unattended operation.
Coordinate with content partners to ensure timely delivery of scheduled assets confirming all weekend programming is received, ingested, scheduled, and accounted for.
Maintain and develop working knowledge of automation, transcoding, and delivery systems to assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution as needed.
Communicate log changes, asset issues, and on-air concerns clearly with Traffic, Production, and Engineering and supervisory staff as needed.

Production Responsibilities include:

Perform editing assignments as delegated, including promotional campaigns, partner spots, memorial spots, short-form social media content, and website-related tasks and uploads as assigned.
Assist in gathering, organizing, and preparing content for promotional assets that require routine updates.
Prepare and manage Close Captioning for assigned programming.
Become familiar with all aspects of the production department and provide support as scheduling and workload permit.

Traffic Responsibilities include:

Train with the traffic department to become familiar/competent to assist in: Creation and preparation of broadcast logs, input program and spot data accurately into ProTrack and identification/resolution of discrepancies affecting logs or billing, replacement/rotation/flighting of spots within ProTrack, & update spot substitution list regularly as directed

Requirements:

Prior experience in broadcast television master control, &/or traffic/production workflows preferred.
Demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar systems independently through documentation, training resources, and self-guided research.
Ability to learn and operate multiple systems simultaneously in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, and adaptability in a dynamic workflow.
A flexible schedule to work shifts and occasional holidays, or alternate shifts as needed.
Working knowledge of broadcast computer-based systems including Crispin Automation, Adobe, ProTrack, Gmail, and web-based tools, is preferred.

What we’ll offer the successful candidate:

This position includes cross-department training where appropriate, with opportunities to expand technical and creative skills across Master Control, Production, and Traffic.
Regular shifts will be Monday through Thursday 4p - 11p, Friday 3p - 11pm
Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with a $0.50 per hour increase after 90 days, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Good Life 45 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Broadcast Content Associate

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