Job title  : Senior Playout Operator

Location: Bangalore, India
Experience: 1–5 yrs

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Senior Playout Operator to manage broadcast playout operations, validate TV playlists and media materials, and ensure timely and accurate content transmission. The role also involves monitoring broadcast activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, supervising team activities, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Validate TV playlists and broadcast materials, identifying and resolving errors or missing content.

• Load and manage playlists and media materials on transmission platforms.

• Monitor playout operations and maintain accurate operational logs and reports.

• Coordinate with broadcast teams and stakeholders regarding delivery issues and scheduling updates.

• Manage insertion of secondary broadcast elements and configuration of new channels and services.

• Supervise team activities and provide operational guidance and feedback.

• Monitor SLA performance and ensure timely delivery of broadcast operations.

• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide management support in the absence of the Playout Manager.

Required Skills :

• Broadcast Playout Operations

• Playlist Validation and Media Management

• Broadcast Monitoring and Transmission

• Media Formats and Audio Formats

• SLA Management and Process Improvement

• Team Supervision and Stakeholder Management

• Monitoring Tools such as Nagios, Datadog, New Relic, or equivalent

Qualifications :

• Associate degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Practical experience in broadcast playout operations.

• Strong technical aptitude and logical problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of media formats, audio formats, and media transport methods.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience preparing operational guides, documentation, and formal communications.

• Familiarity with monitoring and performance tools such as HP OpenView, Nagios, Catchpoint, Datadog, New Relic, or AppDynamics.

Important Points :

• Ex-TCS employees cannot apply.

• PAN and DOB are required for profile creation.