ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Technical

• 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.

Management

• 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:
• Technical spaces (control rooms, studios, terminal gear/equipment/central apparatus/distribution riser rooms and data centers)
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location