Engineer In Charge

Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems
• Studio Operations including lighting, video processing systems, and cameras
• Live Control Room production systems and subsystems
• Infrastructure systems including routers, intercom, monitoring, KVM, Editing suites, and other live production-related gear
• Respond to, communicate, manage, and track technical issues as they arise in a live production environment
• Perform maintenance of subsystems including software and hardware updates, modifications and replacements as warranted
• Implement and maintain process standards for deployment, and develop support documentation for operations personnel as needed
• Be part of a team that works hands-on with the latest generation of production systems and technologies
• Participate in a support rotation and provide remote support as warranted

Requirements

• Engineering Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of broadcast production and live television experience
• Experience with file-based workflows and knowledge of enterprise Media Asset Management systems
• Experience with AWS, Harmonic, SRT, RTMP and DEVOPS environments, Microsoft and Apple OS environments
• Experience with manual and electric mechanical tools
• Versed in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production environments
• Strong technical ability to troubleshoot and Configurations and repair of broadcast equipment including routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processors, video scalers, playback systems, etc.
• Understanding of studio and set technologies including video walls, cameras, VR set technologies, image processing systems, touch screens, and lighting
• Fundamental understanding of production control automation (e.g. Ross, Grassvalley, EVERTZ, RTS, Green Go, TSL ) plus Computer System (NRCS) workflows
• Working knowledge of MS Windows workstation and server platforms
• Demonstrated working knowledge of IT / networking theory, topology, and best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and replace computer hardware components and proprietary broadcast equipment
• Basic QAM RF system experience
• Satellite TVRO knowledge a plus. (C Band and KU Band)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation standards including AutoCAD, Visio, and Lucid Charts
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment, including overtime as required
• Strong skills in the areas of root cause analysis, organization, and escalation to subject matter experts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to frame issues clearly
• Strong desire to learn, cross-train, and a passion to maintain current knowledge of relevant and emerging technologies
• Strong team environment with a diversity of knowledge and technologies