Manager 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 Crosspole 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 Fiber 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 Quortex and Auroa Network compression systems
• Basic knowledge of Ateme encoding Live and Edge
• Strong troubleshooting skills of transmit chains and associated equipment.
• Understand world television standards
