Engineer In Charge

You might not know our name but youve probably seen our work on stage on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. Weve supported some of the worlds most watched productions and live events in sports entertainment concerts festivals film TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production live events and virtual production solutions for them anytime anywhere. Put simply we bring content to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems
• Studio Operations including lighting video processing systems and cameras
• Live Control Room production systems and subsystems
• Infrastructure systems including routers intercom monitoring KVM Editing suites and other live production-related gear
• Respond to communicate manage and track technical issues as they arise in a live production environment.
• Perform maintenance of subsystems including software and hardware updates modifications and replacements as warranted
• Implement and maintain process standards for deployment and develop support documentation for operations personnel as needed
• Be part of a team that works hands-on with the latest generation of production systems and technologies
• Participate in a support rotation and provide remote support as warranted

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Engineering Degree in electrical engineering computer science or equivalent major and/or equivalent work experience
• 8 years of broadcast production and live television experience
• Experience with file-based workflows and knowledge of enterprise Media Asset Management systems
• Experience with AWS HarmonicSRTRTMP and DEVOPS environments Microsoft and Apple OS environments
• Experience in the use of manual and electric mechanical tools
• Versed in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production environments. Examples include ST 292M ST 424M ST 2110 ST 2059 IEE1588 ST 2022-7 SCTE-104 etc.
• Strong technical ability to troubleshoot and Configurations and repair of broadcast equipment including routers switchers audio boards signal processors video scalers playback systems etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP ST 2110 essence flow routing environments
• Understanding of studio and set technologies including video walls cameras VR set technologies image processing systems touch screens and lighting
• Knowledge of multi-viewer systems and their interfaces to tally and UMD data
• Fundamental understanding of production control automation (e.g. Ross Grassvalley EVERTZ RTS Green Go TSL ) plus Computer System (NRCS) workflows
• Working knowledge of MS Windows workstation and server platforms
• Basic knowledge of AWS Infrastructures including S3/Glacier storage and cloud compute (EC2) services
• Dante Audio AES67 Basic Audio Mixer and Digital Mixer operations a plus
• Demonstrated working knowledge of IT / networking theory topology and best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and replace computer hardware components and proprietary broadcast equipment
• Basic QAM RF system experience
• Satellite TVRO knowledge a plus. ( C Band and KU Band )
• Ability to interpret technical documentation standards including AutoCAD Visio and Lucid Charts
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment including overtime as required
• Ability to remove lift and replace equipment in racks as warranted
• Strong skills in the areas of root cause analysis organization and escalation to subject matter experts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to frame issues clearly
• Strong desire to learn cross-train and a passion to maintain current knowledge of relevant and emerging technologies
• Strong team environment with a diversity of knowledge and technologies.

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