Director of Transmission Operations

Location: Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Job Description
• Operate electronic equipment associated with worldwide distribution of video, audio and data in the Encompass Digital Media Technical Operations Center.
• Perform Digital Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks.
• Perform Satellite Crosspoles in compliance with FCC Guidelines.
• Operate various record/playback servers and Video machines
• Operate RF and Video routing infrastructure
• Work with the Global bookings team for modification of Fibre and Satellite space.
• Monitor Network & Occasional feeds for quality control
• Review shift reports of direct staff
• Have the desire and ability to stay current with the evolving technology in the rapidly changing communications industry.

• General understanding of IP Networks and their use in transport of video and transport streams.

• Supervise direct reports
• Responsible for all Teleport operations, daily reports, SOP's, signal flow descriptions
• Troubleshoot issues with staff and report issues to engineering and senior management

• Daily interaction and communication with EDM global facilities

• Willing and able to work flexible hours including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
• 7 years of experience working in a Satellite or Broadcast communications environment.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus
• Minimum two years of Electronic theory or Communications in a College or Technical School
• Operational knowledge of Encoders, Up-converters, Modulation Schemes, Amplifiers, Antenna controllers and IRD's.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be familiar with waveform monitor, vector scope and spectrum analyzer
• Proficient in using Windows and/or Macintosh computers and the Internet
• Basic knowledge of Synamedia and Arris compression systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills of transmit chains and associated equipment.
• Understand world television standards

Encompass, a leader in digital media services, owns and operates state-of-the-art, broadcast facilities throughout the United States, Latin America, United Kingdom and Asia. The company's mission-critical, media services provide broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government entities with customized solutions for the management and distribution of content.