Specialist, Broadcast Operations

The Specialist, Broadcast Operations works with the MLB Network Operations staff in responding to the operations, sales, and technical needs of MLB Network.

Responsibilities

Compare and confirm logs and break memos with sales sponsorship obligations and production requests. Check logs for traffic as quality control to ensure timings, conflicts, and separations are correct.

With contributions from the Sales, Marketing, and Programming departments, create daily Live show memos for distribution to production teams and adjust for and execute Day‑Of Air changes as required.

Provide VO talent with required materials for MLB Network and NHL Network Billboard production.

Provide operational support to Digital Partnerships and Special Events.

Assist in establishing sign‑on/sign‑off guidelines, program contingencies, transmission strategies, and intercom communication requirements. Create and distribute necessary supporting operational information to all concerned.

React to breaking news by coordinating on‑air logistics with master control, production, and programming.

Manage traffic system invoices for MLB/NHL and local media using the Oracle system.

Create daily Live game portal data entries.

Adjust daily “conditions” when programming changes occur.

Assist in the creation of weekly schedules of MLB Network’s closed captioning needs and distribute daily technical details.

Manage data entry to MLB & NHL Network’s LIVE game portal.

Assign and establish MLB International game conference bridges.

Assist in the creation and delivery of network slates for special events and the Strike Zone channel.

Fulfill and distribute MLB and NHL International game requests.

Regularly provide coverage in the control room.

Routinely check in with Master Control, Tech Managers, and the Acquisitions group prior to show shift to discuss production and operational plans.

Ensure that all studio and other remotes are checked in correctly and actively troubleshoot any issues. Promptly communicate any changes in transmission, traffic, sales, etc. to the appropriate areas.

Other duties as required.

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