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CPB is currently seeking to hire a Project Coordinator, TV & Digital Video Content reporting to the VP, TVP Development. Salary range is $40,800 - $56,100 (level 5).
General Description:
To coordinate the administration and implementation of the TV Programming grants, contracts and initiatives by assisting Project Managers with grant administration, serving as a point of contact for grantees, and designing, developing, and administering grant reporting to support the department and grantees.
Specific Responsibilities:
Coordinates the administration of TV Programming grants and contracts. Helps manage the contracting process by tracking and maintaining proposals and contracts and reviewing project deliverables against contracts.
Serves as a contact with stations, national organizations and grantees on TV&DVC grants, provides follow up with representatives from these organizations related to payment information, and helps Project Managers resolve issues with deliverables.
Works with Project Managers to develop and communicate grant program requests for proposals (RFPs) and other project RFPs as assigned.
Provides coordination and information for internal and external review panels. Coordinates meetings of proposal reviewers and handles logistics for consultations and associated internal processes with direction from the Project Managers, VPs and SVP.
Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining releveant databases and tracking systems. Takes initiative to develop, recommend and implement design modifications and system updates as needed.
Monitors TV Programming contracts, regularly evaluating activities and expenditures against project plans and budgets and making suggestions and changes in course as needed.
· Supports project reporting for formal communications such as the Annual Report and Board reports, as they relate to assigned projects.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, communications, administration, the arts or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience in a position requiring skills in administration, project management, and/or grants and contract administration or management.
Ability to propose and implement solutions to administrative management issues.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment .
Strong database and computer skills.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
An attention to detail.
Strong organization and management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and issues of varying complexity while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability interact professionally with a variety of people both internal and external to CPB.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of or experience in public media.
Knowledge of or experience in non-profit organizations.
Project management experience.
· Proficiency with databases, desktop publishing and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
For more information about CPB, our programs, and our mission, please visit our website at www.cpb.org. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary history with the position announcement number #111006 to:
CPB Human Resources
jobs@cpb.org
202-879-9768 (fax)
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
401 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
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TOC Operator
Discovery Communications is the number-one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries. Through TV and digital media, We are the home of: Discovery Channel * TLC * Animal Planet * The Science Channel * Planet Green * Military Channel * HD Theater * Discovery ID * Discovery Kids * Discovery Home Channel * Fit TV * petfinder.com * howstuffworks.com * treehugger.com * OWN * The Hub.
We are seeking candidates for the positions of TOC Operator in our Sterling, VA office.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will monitor and manage transmit and receive systems for all of Discovery Communications (DCI) domestic platforms. Manage and control local and national fiber connectivity between DCI facilities and remote locations thought the world. Candidate must be able to make intelligent decisions and handle on air emergencies and discrepancies as they occur.
RESPONSIBILITES
This position will operate and monitor the Transmission Operations Center (TOC). Main duties will include the satellite receive and transmit systems for all Discovery programming. Additionally, these positions will monitor all multiplexes; fiber distribution systems and affiliate receive systems. The operators will also execute standards and quality control check in processes for all inbound and outbound Discovery services.
Monitoring of all video services and fiber networks that DCI transmits out of Sterling.
Operations of all satellite receive systems and peripheral equipment.
The coordination of ad hoc programming and live events from multiple locations.
Interface and manage external satellite teleport vendors when required.
On-site quality control and proof of performance testing of ad hoc programs and full time services.
The ability to react and trouble shoot issues when they arise, in a timely manner.
Operating, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance of MPEG-2 Encoder platforms, their control systems and associated infrastructures.
REQUIREMENTS
* Candidate is required to have experience with Television Distribution Systems
* fiber and satellite based, as well as Satellite Monitoring and control Systems.
* Additionally, the candidate will be well versed in SDI and Analog Signal Distribution Systems.
* HDTV experience is a must.
* Knowledge of MPEG-2/4 encoding technology, encryption/ authorization technology and TVRO receive systems.
* Specific experience with Motorola DCII and Scientific Atlanta Power Vu systems is a must.
* Specific experience and expertise in troubleshooting and correcting signal quality issues, signal routing, systems integration and maintenance and use of Video, Audio, RF and Transport Stream Analysis equipment is required.
* IP and networking experience is a plus.
* Overnight and weekend shifts will be required as needed.
* Candidates should have a basic knowledge of architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems and how these systems interact with the technical equipment.
* Computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication abilities, and close attention to details are required.
* Television production or origination experience is desirable. A SBE, FCC, DCII, and PowerVu certification is a plus.
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Tanishia Lewis
Discovery Communications
1 Discovery Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (240) 662-3545
Web: http://corporate.discovery.com/careers/
To be considered for this position, please visit: http://careers.discovery.com/ and where indicated, input requisition number: 3317
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