Wananchi Group (K) Ltd
Job Title: Play-Out Operator
Job Title: Play-Out Operator
Department: Technical
Location: Gateway Park
Position Reporting to: Play-Out Manager
Job Purpose / Summary: Perform day to day task required to execute the Play-Out of Zuku
Channels and on occasion play in locally generated elements into 3rd Party
channels
Key Roles:
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Operate Play-Out (Master
On-Air)Interface and load schedules
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Examine transmission schedules to
ensure they align with ingested content
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Execute play-out events such as
channel switch-overs,content promotions
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Generate and play out on – air
elements such as crawls and squeeze backs
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Perform quality control of the
transmission, including monitoring of sound levels and visual quality
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Monitor equipment performance
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Ingest of content into ingest server
and QC
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Collaborate with technical department
to ensure seamless and efficient transfer of materials from Ingest to Play-Out
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Keep records and as-run logs of
transmission
Key Performance Indicators:
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Degree or Diploma in IT or Broadcast
related field
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Minimum 2yrs experience working in an
IT based media or Broadcast environment
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Experience with automated work flows
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Demonstrable experience of software
installation and trouble-shooting
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Knowledge of media streaming
protocols plus working knowledge of video and audio formats
Job
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Department: Technical
Employment
Status / Type:Permanent
Position
Reporting to: CTO
Manages
Others: Yes
Job Purpose /
Summary: Develops and implements quality
assurance problem reporting processes and systems. Analyzes deficiencies in
service or performance and recommends product or service improvements to
address problems
Key Roles:
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Ensure the best network performance
of cable network by ensuring KPIs are tracked
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Drive drafting of processes and
ensure implementation and adherence across teams
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Oversee and manage application of
processes across network management teams
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Drive implementation of
sustainability plans to ensure that competitive leadership in network
performance is maintained.
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Formulate and drive plans geared
towards achievement of superior Network at various network levels
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Using Network statistics to gauge
Network Performance through Monitoring, reporting & follow up of actions
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Investigate network degradation and
report issues and follow up till resolution
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Timely and Accurate reporting to
within department to guide policy on network and technology
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Post change evaluation to ensure
stable or improved network quality
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Device analytics for devices deployed
across network
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Support formulation of the
improvement plan for the identified gaps.
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Analyze anomalies noted on Network
KPI’s to identify possible root cause and escalate to relevant team and follow
up until resolution on all quality of service issues noted.
Key
Performance Indicators:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Telecom
engineering / electrical & electronics engineering / IT from a recognized
university;
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Good knowledge in FTTH, HFC and TV solutions
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Minimum of 3 years working experience
in a Telecom environment preferably fixed network
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Good working knowledge in network
performance management and understanding of network measurement gathering and
analysis in fixed data.
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Good working knowledge of fixed data
network solution, Operations & Maintenance and Operational practices.
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Ability to work with cross-functional
teams and multiple simultaneous projects.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates
to submit their application including a detailed CV and day time telephone
contact to recruit@ke.wananchi.com on or before 28th February 2018.
The subject line Quality Assurance
Manager.
Wananchi Group is an equal
opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to
the right candidate.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
