MRBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MRBI's objective is to assure equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment of employees. Further, it is MRBI's policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices and facilities in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws and Executive Orders.
MRBI is also committed to maintaining a Drug-free Workplace. All officers, directors, and employees of MRBI are prohibited from engaging in any activity relating to the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illicit substances on the company's premises or as part of any company activity. Such activity is also prohibited on work time, anywhere on MRBI property regardless of work time, and while performing employment services outside the workplace.
All applications interested in a career at MRBI should send their cover letters and their resumes via email to: job.opp@mrbi.net
or by U.S. postal service to:
JOBS
MRBI
449 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
MRBI is currently looking for qualified candidates in the following positions. (In addition, from time to time the company also offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in media, broadcasting, communications, finance, information technology, and marketing.)
Traffic Assistant
Responsibilities:
• Work with sales staff inputting sales orders into the traffic system.
• Input the titles of client advertisements (spots) into database and enter the copy instructions for ad airing on the appropriate station, dates, and times, and according to the priority rating.
• Communicate regularly with sales staff regarding the status of a client's advertising schedule. Revise and replace instructions for advertising broadcast schedules when necessary.
•Log edits, enter and send final schedules to Insertion Equipment.
• Handles billing inquiries and log requests from sales staff and agencies.
• Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. Must be available for extended hours as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills required:
• Detailed oriented.
• Ability to work against deadlines.
• Knowledge of traffic systems is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Windows, and Outlook.
Television and Radio Announcers - Announces radio and television programs to audience: Memorizes script, reads, or ad-libs to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks, commercials, or public service information. Cues worker to transmit program from network central station or other pick-up points according to schedule. Reads news flashes to keep audience informed of important events. May rewrite news bulletin from wire service teletype to fit specific time slot. May describe public event such as parade or convention. May interview guest, such as sport or other public personality, and moderate panel or discussion show to entertain audience. May keep daily program log. May operate control console. May perform additional duties, such as operating radio transmitter, selling time, or writing advertising copy. May be designated according to media as Radio Announcer; Television Announcer. May announce program of local interest and be designated Local Announcer. May announce program for transmission over network and affiliated stations and be designated Network Announcer. May describe sporting event during game from direct observation or announce sports news received at station for radio or television broadcasting and be designated Sports Announcer. Require fluency in Chinese language, the ability to read and write, and speaking one or more Chinese dialects, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Fujianese.
Television and Radio Producers - Plans and coordinates various aspects of radio or television programs: Interviews and selects Screen Writers and cast principals from staff members or outside talent. Outlines program to be produced to Screen Writers and evaluates finished script. Composes or edits program script to meet management or other requirements. Coordinates various aspects of production, such as audio work, scenes, music, timing, camera work, and script writing. Gives instructions to staff to schedule broadcast and to develop and coordinate details to obtain desired production. Reviews production to ensure objectives are attained. Views taped program to select scenes to be used for promotional purposes, using video equipment. Listens to audio tape recording to verify program, script, or sound effects conform to broadcast standards, using audio equipment. May obtain costumes, props, music, or other equipment or personnel to complete production. May represent television network, acting as liaison to independent producer of television series produced for network broadcast. May review budget and expenditures for programs or commercial productions for conformance to budgetary restrictions. May coordinate production details to produce live television programs from locations distant from station. May be designated according to level of responsibility and by type of show produced as Executive Producer; or by type of media as Radio Producer; Television Producer.
Junior and Senior Accountants - Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports: Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position, using calculator or computer. Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement. May establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. May devise and implement manual or computer-based system for general accounting. May direct and coordinate activities of other accountants and clerical workers performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
Accounting Clerks - Performs any combination of following calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records: Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts, using calculator or computer. Computes and records charges, refunds, cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items. May type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, using typewriter or computer. May reconcile bank statements. May be designated according to type of accounting performed, such as Accounts-Payable Clerk; Accounts-Receivable Clerk; Billing Clerk; Miscellaneous Remittance Clerk.
Engineer-In-Charge, Studio Operations - Directs and coordinates radio or television station activities concerned with acquisition, installation, and maintenance, or with modification of studio broadcasting equipment: Evaluates studio needs for new broadcasting equipment to determine if acquisition would be justified considering such factors as cost, availability, and improvement gain in technical performance, and authorizes acquisition according to evaluation. Directs activities concerned with layout and design of electrical circuitry for acquired equipment to ensure conformance with codes and safety regulations. Establishes procedures for operation and maintenance of studio, remote control, and microwave transmission equipment. Inspects, and directs testing and maintenance of studio, remote, and airborne broadcasting equipment to ensure operational performance meets company standards and rules and regulations of Federal Communications Commission. Develops modification plans for existing broadcasting equipment to improve technical performance. Directs modification and testing of equipment to ensure operational performance meets specified standards. Prepares repair and maintenance schedules for studio, remote, and airborne broadcasting equipment to prevent interruption of broadcasts. Contacts telephone company personnel to ensure leased landlines or microwave facilities are operative and available for network broadcasting. Prepares annual budget for engineering department and controls expenditures within budget limitations. May direct and coordinate activities of transmitter personnel. May operate and maintain transmitter equipment to broadcast radio and television programs. May inspect and direct repair and maintenance of unmanned stations. Must hold First Class Radiotelephone License issued by Federal Communications Commission.
Engineer-In-Charge, Transmitter - Directs and coordinates operation and maintenance activities of radio, television broadcasting, or satellite uplink transmitter station in accordance with rules and regulations of Federal Communications Commission: Establishes procedures and standards for operation and maintenance of transmitter equipment. Trains workers to interpret readings and indicator lights on control console and picture on video monitor, and to determine operating adjustments required to obtain uniform audio sound level and video picture of specified clarity and color. Tunes or directs worker to tune transmitter to ensure signal emissions and radiation do not infringe on frequencies or broadcast area of other stations, and to obtain optimum operational performance of transmitting equipment. Trains workers in diagnosing causes of transmitter malfunctions, using test equipment, and in repairing or jury-rigging equipment (making temporary hookup) to return transmitter to operational status. Establishes procedures for testing of transmitter equipment, performance of preventative maintenance activities, and operation of equipment during test of Emergency Broadcast System. Develops, plans, and prepares schematic drawings designed to modify and improve existing transmitter equipment, and directs and coordinates equipment modification activities to prevent interruptions in transmitting operations. Prepares work schedules for Transmitter Operators. May remove and repair, or assist workers to remove and repair equipment. Must hold first class radiotelephone license issued by Federal Communications Commission.
Sales Representatives, Radio And Television Advertising Time - Contacts prospective customers to sell radio and television advertising time for broadcasting station, network, or cable television franchise: Calls on prospects and presents outlines of various programs or commercial announcements. Discusses current popularity of various types of programs, such as news, drama, and variety. May prepare promotional plans, sales literature, and sales contracts, using computer, and familiar with Microsoft Office.
Account Executives - Plans, coordinates, and directs advertising campaign for clients of radio and television programs: Confers with client to determine advertising requirements and budgetary limitations, utilizing knowledge of product or service to be advertised, media capabilities, and audience characteristics. Confers with advertising agency and media-production specialists to select media to be used and to estimate costs. Submits proposed program and estimated budget to client for approval. Coordinates activities of workers engaged in marketing research, writing copy, laying out artwork, purchasing media time and space, developing special displays and promotional items, and performing other media-production activities, in order to carry out approved campaign.
