Broadcast Content Associate

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