Broadcast Engineer

Full Job Description

• We are seeking a full-time Senior Broadcast Engineer to oversee Studio and Facilities for our Boca location.
• This Engineer will plan, design, and operate productions for our facilities.
• This position involves supervision of a year-round 24/7 Studio, Studios Control Rooms, postproduction, and news editing. Primary facility hours of operation 6am to 11pm
• The Senior Broadcast Engineer will oversee all aspects relating to managing the technical operation of the broadcast environment and facility 
• The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of maintaining High-Definition broadcast standards and evolving broadcast technology in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, management, installation, and maintenance of our network's technical infrastructure including studios, transmission, digital production platforms and automated systems.
• Ability to deploy in the field to coordinate special events as it relates to production and transmission.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of logistics and costs associated with procuring equipment and adherence to operating budgets.
• In conjunction with the VP of Broadcast Engineering, develop, manage, and adjust capital facilities planning to anticipate business needs.
• Assure 24-7 technical and operational integrity for the TV and digital operations with particular emphasis on error-free operations.
• Configure and troubleshoot a variety of broadcast/transmission issues.
• Perform routine and periodic maintenance on all systems.
• Develop in partnership with Operations, concise and practical SOP's to ensure consistency between productions.

Requirements:

5+ years of broadcast troubleshooting in a television network environment, preferably in a network News environment

• Experience with A/V routing, studio and control room technologies including (Cameras, LED displays, lenses, mics, IFB, PL, Intercom), editing, intercom, graphics, automation, robotics and audio.
• Performs well in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to perform daily responsibilities swiftly, accurately, and comprehensively.
• Expert contemporary knowledge in Broadcast, IT, Digital, and Automation Technologies, including Design, Integration, Maintenance, and Project Management.
• Extensive knowledge with Audio, Video and Data technologies.
• Familiarity with standing up Cloud environments and infrastructure with broadcast and production related services and systems; both standalone and hybrid with on premises infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of SDI and IP technologies including NDI and Dante.
• Proven expertise with evaluating and recommending technology solutions.
• Proficient in Video and Audio Compression technology.
• Develop and implement standards and operational SOP's for operations.
• Mastery of project management disciplines and processes.
• Manage Engineering and Maintenance personnel.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.