Overview and Responsibilities:Paramount Tech is hiring a 403g Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support engineering maintenance and technical operations for the CBS Network and affiliated production units. This role offers essential support around the clock for broadcast systems that are on-air and in production. It involves setting up, monitoring, and solving problems related to complex technical systems.
We use several systems. These include SDI and ST 2110 IP video routers. We also have channel playout systems, high-speed Ethernet fabrics (25-200GbE), and structured fiber optic cabling. In addition, we utilize media storage and transfer platforms, switchers, and both satellite and terrestrial contribution and distribution systems. Our on-air graphics and internet/cloud streaming encoding systems are included as well.
Basic Qualifications:- 3+ years of engineering support and troubleshooting experience in broadcast environments, including one or more of the following:
- On-air playout in broadcast and/or streaming environments
- Live broadcast control room operations, preferably in sports or live entertainment
- Transmission operations supporting real-time monitoring and distribution across multiple delivery paths
- Expert-level knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 IP video infrastructure, including uncompressed video (ST 2110-20), audio (ST 2110-30), and ancillary data (ST 2110-40) flows, with solid comprehension of PTP-based timing and synchronization
- Proficiency with broadcast test and measurement equipment (waveform monitors, vectorscopes, rasterizers, signal analyzers) for validating video/audio integrity across SDI and IP signal paths
- You need to know about broadcast network design principles for high-bandwidth, uncompressed video. This includes redundancy models such as dual fabric and hitless switching. It is also important to understand multicast design and how to manage essence flow bandwidth.
Additional Qualifications:IP & Broadcast Systems
- End-to-end signal chain troubleshooting across IP, SDI, LTC, L-Band, and ASI signals, with a structured methodology for isolating issues across network, device, and workflow layers
- Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Evertz IP-based systems, including ST 2110 routing, signal processing, control infrastructure, NMOS integration (e.g., Evertz Magnum), SDP generation/exchange, and control plane vs. data plane separation
- Knowledge of broadcast engineering best practices related to signal redundancy, failover, and resiliency design
Playout & Monitoring
- Experience supporting channel origination workflows with Grass Valley AMPP. This work involves playout service orchestration. It also includes graphics insertion, SCTE triggers, and content scheduling.
- Experience supporting Imagine Communications SNP or equivalent IP gateway systems in live production or playout environments
- Familiarity with TAG Video Systems multiviewers, including monitoring layout configuration, signal health validation, and alarm interpretation in IP video environments
- Working knowledge of Telestream PRISM waveform monitors for real-time SDI and ST 2110 signal analysis, including video quality, color space accuracy, and HDR/SDR compliance
Color, HDR & Satellite
- Knowledge of color space conversion and HDR/SDR compatibility is important. This involves working with LUTs and tone mapping. You should also be able to fix EOTF/gamma errors, address color space metadata mismatches, and ensure consistent HDR/SDR output across devices.
- Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting IRDs, L-Band routers, and associated RF equipment; solid knowledge of end-to-end satellite downlink signal chains including RF, L-Band, ASI, and IP outputs
Cloud & General
- Knowledge of cloud-based or hybrid broadcast workflows, including remote production or IP extension of linear streams into AWS or Oracle Cloud environments
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues across routing control systems, multicast networking, and downstream playout or monitoring devices
- Proficient written documentation skills. This includes operational procedures. It also includes troubleshooting guides and engineering run books.
- You should communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should also be self-directed and able to work in environments where priorities change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $136,281.60 - 136,281.60.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What We Offer:- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
