Specialist - Satellite desk

Technology & Network Operations Doha, Qatar


Description

Position at Al Jazeera Media Network

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and execute satellite booking requests from News editors, Interview and Program producers & coordinating with field crew & bureaus to ease flow of incoming news footage
  • Decide on the best route possible for news stories, interviews or live location feeds through satellite/fiber optic network / IP Network.
  • Deploy SNG and ENG crews & book broadcast facilities worldwide as and when required.
  • Log all transmissions ( Live, pre rec, Bgan, tape etc.) in scheduling system, entering onsite coordination information, technical specifications and costs.
  • Communicate with other network satellite desks to optimize usage of resources.
  • Communicate with News-desk, MCR, Ingest on any transmission changes & cost update.
  • Trouble shoot in case of extension, cancellation, transmission failure.
  • Coms workflow for AJA and AJM only , managing all OS with MCR, connecting IFB & clearing to Director.
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Media related field
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in related field.