403g Maintenance Technician (Broadcast Maintenance)

About the role

This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and support of production and broadcast systems for the CBS Network and affiliated production units. This includes configuration and maintenance of infrastructure that provides critical, 24x7 support for on-air and production systems. This individual will handle failures and performance impairments of Video Routers, Audio/Video Transport, Media file transfer & storage systems, Video Switchers, Audio Consoles, Non-linear postproduction systems, Production intercom systems, Cameras, Prompters, and other studio production systems to mitigate impact to production and on-air deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and support of production and broadcast systems for the CBS Network and affiliated production units.
• Configure and maintain infrastructure providing critical, 24x7 support for on-air and production systems.
• Handle failures and performance impairments of Video Routers, Audio/Video Transport, Media file transfer & storage systems, Video Switchers, Audio Consoles, Non-linear postproduction systems, Production intercom systems, Cameras, Prompters, and other studio production systems to mitigate impact to production and on-air deadlines.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience working with professional television broadcast equipment and the ability to troubleshoot it, down to electronic circuit level is required.
• Experience in the use of broadcast test equipment is required.
• In depth knowledge in two or more of the following: Video, Audio, Cameras, Control Data, RF, Fiber-Optics, and MPEG broadcast distribution systems is required.
• Excellent understanding of media systems design and architecture is required.
• Experience with Windows/LINUX/MacOS workstation and server operating systems.
• Familiarity with networking components and topology, VLANS, IP networking including firewall rule administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in electrical engineering, or IT degree preferred.
• Experience with computer languages such as JSON and Python
• Knowledge of IP video SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2059 PTP is a plus.
• Experience with Virtual and Cloud based systems desired.
• Strong Client Service skills and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of initiative and collaboration, proactive and innovative approach to solving problems

Skills

• Strong technical skills in broadcast equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of media systems design and architecture.
• Experience with Windows/LINUX/MacOS workstation and server operating systems.
• Familiarity with networking components and topology, VLANS, IP networking including firewall rule administration.
• Experience with computer languages such as JSON and Python.
• Knowledge of IP video SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2059 PTP.
• Experience with Virtual and Cloud based systems.
• Strong client service skills and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of initiative and collaboration, proactive and innovative approach to solving problems.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Generous paid time off. 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.