BOC Technician, Broadcast Operations

BOC Technician, Broadcast Operations, SiriusXM

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM's vision to life every day.

SiriusXM

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you'll make an impact:

You will be responsible for the operation and technical management of the systems in the Broadcast Operations Center which is a 24/7, 365 Broadcast Environment.

What you'll do:

Responsibilities include monitoring the quality of our service and addressing problems in real time across SiriusXM's satellite and streaming channels. You are responsible for control of systems which produce content for the broadcast channels including the playout, automation, scheduling, routing systems and audio file storage.

You will respond to technical alarms from the various systems in the Broadcast Operations Center in real time as well as addressing the needs of channel programmers. (Talent and producers). You will directly interface with the Broadcast Control Center Shift Supervisors, the Broadcast Maintenance technical staff, Programming and Media Engineering. You should be willing to complete Incident Management tickets to the BCC Shift Supervisors for review and resolution. You will be asked to perform routine duties and tasks related to day-to-day operations. You will not be expected to handle supervisory responsibilities.

What you'll need:

* BS/BA Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

* Five or more years of experience in broadcast operations.

* Availability to work day, evening and weekend shift work as required.

* Familiarity with digital audio editing, quality control, broadcast automation and digital routing * Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

* Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.

* Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.

* Commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles.

* Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

* Willingness to take initiative and to follow through with the shift supervisor.

* Master control experience is a plus.

* Creative writing ability.

* Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills.

* This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As required by ITAR, to perform this position you must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $67,000 to $95,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.