In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.The Remote Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the essential setup and testing of broadcast equipment in the field. The Engineer deploys, troubleshoots and ensures systems are operational prior to broadcast.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Oversee and manage all aspects surrounding the set-up, testing and successful operation of the broadcast-transmission equipment necessary to facilitate the broadcast of live and pre-recorded events from remote locations.
- Oversee the routing and testing of transmission paths between track and production facility; ensure paths are operational and configured appropriately.
- Manage the maintenance of remote broadcasting equipment; use expertise to perform in-depth troubleshooting and on-the-spot repairs; manage interactions with vendors when external repair services are necessary.
- Manage intercom and router configurations and implement changes as needed. Deploy and test Tally GPI closures. Manage, configure & troubleshoot DANTE audio network and DANTE devices.
- Manage backup records of ASI signals.
- Collaborate with broadcast partners and vendors to obtain and distribute audio/video and data feeds; develop and continually review and update processes to maximize efficiency for all stakeholders.
- Travel: 90% including weekends.
Required skills/experience:
- Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
- Minimum of six (6) years' experience and/or training in Broadcast Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mobile production truck experience preferred.
- Proficient on Company-provided hardware and software. Specific knowledge of RTS Intercom systems software, Evertz/Grass Valley or similar HD Video and audio routers configuration, knowledge of Grass Valley production switchers, Calrec audio.
- Understanding of how IT interacts with broadcast areas and the ability to work thru basic system issues.
- Knowledge of broadcast equipment such as scopes, routers, camera systems, Multi-Viewer monitor systems, EVS, etc.
- Strong IT base as it relates to the broadcast world.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
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