TV3 STATION MANAGER - WANT TO WORK IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD? JOB OPENINGS

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"The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer 

This posting will be open until filled. 

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Medford  Medford City Hall  85 George P. Hassett Drive  Medford, MA 02155  Personnel Office, Room 204  The City of Medford is seeking a Station Manager for its public access station and community media center, Medford Community Media. Located in the Vocational Wing at the Medford High School 489 Winthrop Street, Medford. BASIC FUNCTION: This position reports to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Cable Access Channel to develop and implement all policies, procedures, long-range strategic plans, and compliance with the City of Medford. This position supervises personnel matters, training, production, programming and outreach. The selected candidate must have a strong background in broadcast engineering and technical operations, video production and support of a public access center. Primary responsibilities are focused on the management, daily operation, training of membership and staffing of the Media Technology studio. 


The Station Manager is also responsible for providing programming and studio services to the Medford Public Education Government (PEG) Channels on a timely and consistent basis. RESPONSIBILITIES: ●

Work cooperatively with the Advisory Board of Directors for the Cable Access Channel and the Medford Public Schools to maintain day to day operations of the Media Technology studio ● Develop and implement long-term goals of MCM ●

Lead the development of a new business model for MCM, and implement an organizational strategy based upon partnership building, innovation, and programming. ●

 Promote collaboration between the public access community, the City of Medford, Medford Technical High School’s Media Technology program and the Medford Public Schools. ● Schedule and manage staff of the studio ●

Design, purchase, install, repair and maintain broadcast equipment as well as computer and IT equipment associated with the operation and the broadcast signals of the station. ● Installs and tests new systems and technical infrastructure for the station.


● Respond to user requests regarding tools and resources as well as determine solutions through process improvements with existing technology or purchasing new equipment. ● Provide oversight and management of administrative, finance and communication ●


Maintain relationships and ongoing communication with appointed PEG representatives and community.

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● Ensure conduct of business incorporates MA Ed Framework standards and Media Industry best practices ● Provide video production and video editing resources to Medford PEG. ● Schedule and coordinate Media Technology studio resources required to produce cable access programming. ● Monitor channels for quality control of technical issues. ● Establish and maintain remote resources to respond to technical channel issues during non-business hours, including government and school access channels. ● Prepare, and schedule the broadcast of programming playback on a timely, consistent, and quality basis ● Work with Board of Directors to maintain budget and forecast capital improvement needs. ● Maintain software applications and equipment at current revision levels with respect to industry standards and technology. ● Maintain online presence including website, video on demand, and social media. ● Archive cable access programming. ● Serve as videographer, when available REQUIREMENTS: ● Strong technical ability in television broadcasting required. ● Demonstrates an understanding of PEG broadcasting operations, control systems, transmission, distribution, and server-based workflows. ● Prior technical knowledge of CASTUS servers and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred ● Knowledge of safety procedures in a studio facility. ● In depth working knowledge of control room, non-linear editing, IT, ENG, studio and remote technologies and systems. ● Understands site operations and maintenance techniques ● Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. ● Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. ● Ability to climb ladders and change out light fixtures ● Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. ● Ability to operate video production and electronic equipment. EDUCATION: ● Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Engineering, or equivalent ● 3-5 years of senior leadership experience, with facilities and operational responsibilities of a PEG television station preferred ● Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. ● Experience with Windows and Mac operating and editing systems. ● Ability to pass a CORI check, SORI check, and a fingerprint background check. ● Possesses a valid MA driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle. ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO: Personnel Department City of Medford 85 George P. Hassett Dr. Medford, MA 02155 or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov This position is based on a forty-hour (40) work week with a compensation and benefits package provided by the City of Medford. The position has a $65,000 to $75,000 salary range. For the posting please visit the City of Medford's website - www.medford-ma.gov "The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer This posting will be open until filled.