Doha, Qatar: Specialist - Satellite desk - Al Jazeera
Job Vacancy:Specialist - Satellite desk - Al Jazeera
Location: Doha, Qatar Key Responsibilities: Receive and execute satellite booking requests from News editors, Interview and Program producers & coordinating with field crew & bureaus to ease flow of incoming news footage Decide on the best route possible for news stories, interviews or live location feeds through satellite/fiber optic network / IP Network. Deploy SNG and ENG crews & book broadcast facilities worldwide as and when required. Log all transmissions ( Live, pre rec, Bgan, tape etc.) in scheduling system, entering onsite coordination information, technical specifications and costs. Communicate with other network satellite desks to optimize usage of resources. Communicate with News-desk, MCR, Ingest on any transmission changes & cost update. Trouble shoot in case of extension, cancellation, transmission failure.* Coms workflow for AJA and AJM only , managing all OS with MCR, connecting IFB & clearing to Director.
