Playout Operator

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Job Summary: The Playout Operator ensures broadcast continuity and quality by monitoring content and resolving technical and scheduling issues. Key Highlights: 1. Control and monitoring of broadcast to ensure quality 2. Rapid and effective resolution of technical and scheduling issues 3. Being part of a major thematic channel production company **Job Description** ------------------- **ABOUT US** **AMC Global Media Iberia & Latin America** belongs to the global division of **AMC Global Media**, one of the most prominent companies in the audiovisual industry, creator of original franchises such as The Walking Dead Universe or Anne Rice's Immortal Universe. In Spain and Portugal, it produces and distributes over 30 brands designed for all types of audiences. In Spain, it produces and distributes 18 channels across the film, series, factual, documentary, and lifestyle segments (AMC, Canal Hollywood, Somos, AMC Western, SundanceTV, VinTV, DARK, AMC Anime, AMC+ Connect, Canal HISTORIA, AMC CRIME, Odisea, AMC BREAK, Canal Cocina, AMC Living, Sol Música, and SELEKT). Additionally, the company operates 7 streaming services (AMC+, AMC CHANNELS, Planet Horror, Historia y Actualidad, ¡BUENVIAJE!, El Gourmet, and Real Crime). In Portugal, the company operates 5 channels, the AMC SELEKT streaming service, and—through DREAMIA, a joint venture 50% owned by AMCNISE and the operator NOS—produces six additional channels (Canal Hollywood, Canal Panda, BIGGS, Casa e Cozinha, Blast, and Panda Kids) and a streaming platform, Panda+. Follow Us: LinkedIn **PLAYOUT OPERATOR (Temporary Summer Position)** This role is responsible for controlling and monitoring broadcast operations, ensuring continuity and required quality, as well as enabling rapid and effective resolution of issues affecting the above. Main responsibilities include: * Monitoring broadcast output and supervising on-air content to ensure broadcast quality and continuity. * Reviewing material scheduled for broadcast to ensure quality and continuity, and verifying correct broadcast timing. * Loading, reviewing, and adapting program schedules to existing media and workflow methodologies. * Resolving issues that may arise and hinder or affect broadcast quality—whether technical (software or hardware) issues with established procedural solutions, scheduling discrepancies, or support for cable operators outside regular office hours. * Reporting errors or incidents to relevant departments that have affected or may affect broadcast continuity and quality—whether related to schedule adjustments, file recovery, uningested content, or pending corrections. **EDUCATION** UNIVERSITY DEGREE Telecommunications Engineering (Audiovisual specialization) / Vocational Training in Image and Sound LANGUAGES Intermediate English COMPUTING Advanced broadcast-specific software **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE** Minimum two years of experience in a similar position is required. **WHAT CAN AMC NETWORKS OFFER YOU?** You will join Spain’s largest independent producer of thematic channels, enjoying a positive work environment and … * A fair and competitive compensation package * Social benefits * Hybrid working arrangements Plus: * Participation in international projects * Laughter, great moments, and guaranteed challenges **WANT TO WORK WITH US, BUT…** don’t meet the requirements for this vacancy? If you do not meet the requirements at this time but are interested in working with us and believe you have much to offer, please still send your CV here. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** *At AMC, we believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to fostering a workplace with equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusivity—where all our staff, regardless of gender, marital status, age, race or ethnicity, religion or beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other difference or condition, have a genuine opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. Furthermore, we foster a respectful and inclusive environment where all ideas can be freely discussed.*