Director, Distribution & Transmission

MLB Network seeks a Director Distribution & Transmission to manage and provide support for transmissions and distribution of MLB Networks Broadcast systems network origination satellite as well as terrestrial acquisition/encryption and the onsite Earth Station.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the enhancements support and maintenance of:
  • Video encryption systems for affiliate delivery and blackout/alt feeds.
  • Broadcast computer and IT networking system.
  • Satellite transmission system including encoders/decoders and IP delivery.
  • Earth Station with transmit and receive satellite farm.
• Ensure the highest possible up-time for the various directed systems.
• Create and discuss potential business projects with Senior Management.
• Create and maintain operational budgets.
• Create and manage project plans.
• Ensure the timely delivery of multiple deliverables.
• Manage the Broadcast IT LAN (local area network) by working closely with Back Office IT staff and their networking experts. This includes oversight of port assignments and configurations.
• Evolve the technology skill set of peers and other engineers through formal and informal peer training.
• Track and manage directed systems maintenance contract renewals (SLAs).
• Work with MLB partners on new technologies such as OTT and TV Everywhere.
• Coordinating directing and monitoring the work of direct reports indirect reports contractors vendors and engineers including scope project management design implementation and overall end to end project decisions.
• Ability to analyze and understand requirements develop solutions implement technologies and complete launch and testing of systems.
• Other such duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• The position requires a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in master control digital video encoding and fiber transmission. Experience in IT networking both from an operational and architectural standpoint is required. Previous experience with video servers and encoding systems is preferred.

• An in-depth understanding of:
• Video compression standards (MPEG2 H.264/AVC HEVC).
• Video transmission protocols/formats (MPEG2 transport stream SCTE35 ASI RTP SRT RIST).
• IT and Network technology concepts including but not limited to SMPTE 2110 (IP routing/switching multicast routing protocol analysis server management).
• Packet and signal capture analysis.
• Uncompressed Digital Video (HD-SDI 3G SCTE104 SCTE224).
• Database concepts SQL statements.
• Systems telemetry monitoring alerting observability and automation.
• Linux experience (server configuration shell scripting log analysis Python) a plus.
• AutoCAD documentation experience a plus.
• Satellite/RF transmission and reception concepts (Carrier Transponder EIRP Eb/No Spectrum Analyzer IRD). A plus
• Proficiency in MS Project Word Excel PowerPoint Visio Outlook and use of the Internet is required.
• Knowledge of encryption systems traffic programs and broadcast automation applications is a must.
• The individual must be a hands-on Manager with the training experience and desire to manage/support multiple complex operations and perform problem-resolution and prioritization.
• Must be able to analyze complex electronic problems and make and deliver on recommendations for corrective action.
• Ability to work well/multi-task in a dynamic HD broadcasting environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The individual must be capable of simultaneously maintaining a big picture view while being detail oriented.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent knowledge of media industry business processes is desirable.
• Highly organized self-motivated individual who can interface with a diverse group of people and situations. This must be an energetic individual who welcomes a challenge and is able to work in a fast-moving quick response demanding flexible environment with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Hands-on working knowledge of uplink systems.
• Knowledge of multiple transmission systems including DSNG fiber and IP delivery.
• Knowledge of digital video encryption systems
• Knowledge of computer and IT network systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast server environments traffic applications and automation systems
• Demonstrate the tact diplomacy decisiveness and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
• Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Ability to travel as needed both domestically and internationally as required

Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent related experience (Masters in Engineering preferred and an MBA a plus).

Position Reports to:

• VP Engineering

Pay Range: $140000.00 - $180000.00

As a candidate for this position your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience education skills and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring addition to your salary MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits:

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Company Contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Family Leave Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why MLB Network

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans with studios located in Secaucus N.J. just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season game telecasts original programming highlights insights and analysis from the best in the business MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Networks Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production operations engineering media management creative services social media and others.

MLB Network is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or veteran status. We also only consider qualified applicants criminal histories when required by legal requirements.

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