Skilled Labour | Master Control/Production Operator - PT

MASTER CONTROL/PRODUCTION OPERATOR (Irregular Part Time)

CHEK has served Vancouver Island since 1956. It was the first private TV station in BC. In September 2009, with overwhelming support from communities across Vancouver Island, CHEK employees and local investors purchased the station to ensure the Island's most watched news remained on-air.

CHEK Media is Victoria, BC’s leading television broadcast and video production company. We are a multi-platform operation that serves local, regional, and national clients. CHEK Media is employee owned and operated with a stellar 65 + year history across Vancouver Island and reaching viewers not only on Vancouver Island but across the Lower Mainland and via satellite across Canada.

Role Overview

There is an immediate opening for an Irregular Part-time Master Control/Production Operator in the CHEK Operations Department. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain more experience or return to the industry. CHEK supports the training and development of our team members, and many part-time positions lead to successful long-term full-time careers.

Responsibilities

· Ensure reliable playback of programming and commercial content, edit playlists, and track and replace missing content as required.

· Technically minded individual, who can learn new software and hardware solutions and take on initiatives independently.

· Ingest, segment, and check audio and video levels on media from various formats and sources, to ensure optimal playback quality.

· The successful applicant will be required to work in Master and Production Control as required.

· Additional duties as required.

· Shifts may also involve working weekends, evenings, and holidays, as required.

· This position will report to the Chief of Technology.

Qualifications

· Diploma in a relevant field, such as Media or Broadcasting.

· 2+ years of experience working in the Media industry.

· A thorough understanding of television equipment and technology, including various VTR formats, satellite receivers, routers, captioning hardware, quality control devices and distribution paths.

· Have practical experience using broadcast automation systems including server-based recording and playback devices and related software applications.

· Computer skills including: Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet applications.

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

· Have excellent communications skills and be willing to contribute to a team environment.

· A professional and can-do attitude.

What we offer

· Work location is primarily onsite at our Victoria head office.

· CHEK is a unionized and employee owned. This is a Group 2 position range; $24.67-$37.38 per hour.

· A passionate team that cares.

· All full-time employees are expected to become employee owners after one year of employment.

CHEK is an equal opportunity employer, that values diversity of people and communities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and cultures to apply. Please let us know if you require alternate formats or assistance in the application process.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $24.67-$37.38 per hour