What You Will Be Doing: This person will be responsible for designing comprehensive Broadcast Solutions for our Enterprise Customers. That includes, Sales Engineering, Systems Design, Workflow development, System Commissioning, Acceptance Testing, End user training.
- Provide technical expertise to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video and control solutions
- Complete documentation with a high degree of quality that follows Technical Services Standards
- Provide services, including CAD drawings (flows, plans, elevations, details) systems descriptions, equipment research, selection, customer product design and system integration
- Research and analyze the capabilities of available hardware and software options
- Provide rough order of magnitude pricing and development plans for clients
- Design audiovisual systems of various hardware and software components that work together as one integrated system and that meet customers specific needs
- Build quotes and bills of materials for client proposals
- Support projects and our team throughout the implementation process.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- At least (5) years' experience in an A/V technical position or live production technical environment
- Experience in broadcast/TV/control room setting for live events.
- Experience with Government production - town halls, city hall productions, judicial
- Have a strong working knowledge of broadcast signal workflow, signal types and possess strong signal pathway diagnostic and trouble shooting skills.
- Knowledge of Broadcast Industry standards, and technologies
- Experience with IP-based video transport technologies and networking protocols
- Experience with control and automation systems.
- Current with industry trends, best practices in Broadcast and AV Technologies
- Ability to work independently, be self-directed and make sound decisions based on customer satisfaction.
- Communication and customer relation skills.
- Any key Broadcast and/or AV industry certifications are a plus.
- Knowledge and ability to design broadcast systems spanning multiple standards and protocols (SDI, NDI, SMPTE2110, Dante, AES67, ETC)
- Experience in designing and deploying shared editing storage and asset management solutions
- Experience as a Technical Director or EIC role for production is a plus
- Ability to design, program and configure various switching, replay, routing, intercom and audio solutions for broadcast
- Experience in VR, AR and XR system Design a plus
- Experience in Sports and eSports broadcasting a plus
- Experience in General AV Design a plus
- Software, cloud, remote, and file-based production workflows.
- AutoCAD a plus
- IP Network Design and/or IP Network Provisioning specific to AV and Broadcast applications
- Ability and willingness to travel nationally to customer sites.
The benefits of ownership
At FORTÉ, you're not just covered - you're supported. Our employee-owners have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and help you do your best work.
Here's a look at what we offer:
- Healthcare, vision & dental coverage to keep you and your family well
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for more control over your healthcare dollars
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
- 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) so you benefit directly from our shared success
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities to support your growth
- Employer-paid employee assistance program to care for your physical, mental, and financial health
- Paid time off that helps you truly disconnect
