Broadcast Engineer

Position Description: Broadcast Engineer (FT) Position Summary: Responsible for the provision of content production support services for live and recorded programming which includes: project preparation; installation, programming and maintenance of production and broadcast equipment. Essential Duties: · Perform installation, maintenance and repair of broadcast and production equipment in studio facilities in a fast-paced production environment. · Perform varied tasks, document systems and processes, adapt to changing priorities, and the ability to solve complex technical and operational problems independently are essential to be successful in this position. · Work with Operations staff to ensure the proper execution and delivery of productions. · Program broadcast gear (includes: routers, switchers, mixers, CG, GFX, communications, etc.) · Provide technical reports and general status for each project. · Serve as primary technical point of client contact in post-sale environment. · Maintain knowledge of technology trends, standards, and methodologies along with emerging technologies. · Responsible for all streaming and related studio equipment such as software and hardware encoders. · Oversees and troubleshoots all aspects of signal flow in the studio broadcast environment. Ensures technical success for all studio broadcasts - internal and external facing. · Assists in execution of action items for various internal projects. · Maintain and manager studio broadcast equipment. · Provides consultation to internal customers for upcoming studio shoots. · Acting surrogate when team members are unable to join meetings due to travel or other engagements. · Perform other job-related duties and projects as needed and assigned. Requirements: · 3-5 years in a production environment, preferably on remote events · Education or training in production or computer platforms, IP/IT technologies · Production support of live and recorded programming requires thorough systems knowledge of broadcast IT infrastructure which includes: o Technical spaces (control rooms, studios, terminal gear/equipment/central apparatus/distribution riser rooms and data centers) o Associated production systems (A/V and data routing, signal processing, cameras, switchers, audio mixers, intercom, encoders/encoding, feeds/edit systems, master control, automation, server based playback and transmission systems, etc.) · Experience with TV associated transmission technologies and systems (encoder, decoder encryption) · Ability to respond and work during nights, holidays or weekends if required · Occasional travel may be required Knowledge base: · Demonstrated familiarity with production equipment (Audio, video, dignal flo) basic server, networking topology and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc.) · Possess manufacturer-provided broadcast training from SONY, Calrec, Omneon/Harmonic, EVERTZ, Imagine, etc… · SBE CEV, CBTE and/or CEV certification(s) · Familiarity with Autocad, Vizio and/or MS-Project desired · Familiarity with ITSM Service Management process desired · Superior communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with team members, non-technical persons and customers. He/she should be good at conveying concepts/ideas and explaining things in an easy to comprehend manner. · Excellent soldering skills · Self-motivated & Resourceful - Ability to solve unusual or unexpected problems · Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments · Must be willing to be on call for coverage of critical technical systems Physical Requirements: · Ability to sit, reach outward or above the shoulder, stand, walk, handle with fingers, stand, bend, and stoop. · Ability to operate a keyboard, view a video display terminal screen, ability to use telephone equipment. · Must be able to climb ladders up to 24’ tall and lift up to 50 lbs. · Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 30 pounds.