Satellite Broadcast (SNG) Engineer

What we do

EMG / Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

Our People

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role in our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

Leadership Behaviours

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

Commitment to Equality

EMG / Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Role Overview

Based in Sydney, the Satellite Broadcast (SNG) Engineer will join our highly skilled team, performing all duties of the Gravity Media Field Operations unit. This role will involve travel to destinations within Australia, or around the World, to plan and/or facilitate broadcast contribution (live or non-live) from location in accordance with job schedules.

The Satellite Broadcast (SNG) Engineer is responsible for the deployment and operation of transportable satellite uplink terminals (vehicle-based and “flyaway”), specialty camera systems, microwave link equipment and operations across the range of Gravity Media services.

This is a full-time role based in our Warehouse in Mascot and also on the field.

Role Responsibilities

• The deployment, operation and maintenance of technical facilities, including satellite transmission terminals (vehicle-based, fixed or “fly-away”), specialty camera systems, microwave link systems and any other associated technical facilities.
• Provide support to all other Engineering personnel, at EMG/Gravity Media’s Head Office, Productions Centre or any other location, as required from time to time.
• Ensure full and prompt reporting of all technical issues to the relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as requested by the Operations Director, General Manager SNG, Head of Operations and Operations Manager.  

Skills & Experience      

• Excellent understanding of a 24-hour live television broadcast environment.
• Excellent understanding of television broadcast standards and terminology as related to baseband video, encoding, compression and satellite transmission/reception.
• Study in Telecommunications or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in SNG Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work independently and work flexible schedules including 12-hour shifts across nights, holidays and weekends.
• Fluent English speaker and able to communicate effectively.
• Excellent customer focus.
• Able to deal with competing demands and remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to solve problems quickly, efficiently and effectively.
• Recognize early signs of difficulty and delay, and not hesitate in communicating them to Operational, Editorial and Management teams.
• A high level of interpersonal skills.
• Keenness to operate to World’s Best Practice