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Basic Requirements:

• Minimum three (3 ) years' of experience in a television broadcast environment or equivalent combination of education/experience as an engineer or similar position
• Ability to operate, maintain, design, procure and assemble "travel ready" light weight and streamlined systems for deployment. Both to domestic and international live events
• Experience with post and broadcast systems including non-linear editing software and hardware, Analog/Digital Audio and Video Systems and computer networking knowledge
• Excellent documentation and communication skills to facilitate effective results with staff and technology providers
• Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment
• Extensive Knowledge of MacOS and Microsoft Windows platforms
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networks and other data communication technologies
• Able to work independently and with a team under live program conditions, navigate solutions within the framework of air deadlines
• Self-starter and meets deadlines

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance
• Proficient with post and broadcast production systems and software including Avid, Adobe, Accelerated file transfer technology, AWS, Cloud storage, and bonded cellular technology
• Advanced computer/IT skills, including thorough understanding of networking, subnets, and IP configuration

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage systems on remotes events including servers, storage, networks, archive systems, and applications to support the media preparation and delivery needs of the Production and Engineering
• Upgrade and patch systems as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution
• Provide documentation of systems and support procedures to be utilized by the larger engineering, production, and operations teams at the facility
• Proactively communicate with vendors, clients, and other engineering teams to resolve system issues and drive future development
• Actively participate in projects to improve systems and procedures through meetings and written updates
• Research and evaluate new and/or alternative solutions and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs; define best practices and standards within disciplines
• Design infrastructure solutions to match business needs Apply best design practices to meet project goals, translate project scope from client into efficient engineering solution; contribute to budget development
• Work independently in a fast-paced live television environment and will be responsible for ensuring the on-site systems stay operational under all circumstances
• Work within client's equipment management software to catalog, track, and pick assets for deployment
• Assist the remotes groups with system designs, budgeting, integration, and maintenance of our systems

NOTES FROM HIRING MANAGER

Can you tell me about this position and the day-to-day activities?

• Work in several modes
• Live production support
• Planning work well with client to gather all needs for the live production support
• During system configuration, manipulating equipment and preparing for shipment
• Travel out on the road, going to a race and help setup service and bring requirement components for live production
• Working with other departments and escalating and communicating across the teams
• Real time support not at a show, but supporting remotely nights and weekends to help support productions while they are showing
• Can have 3-4 productions every weekend
• High priority IT type role

Of the items listed on the job description, can you tell me the top 3 skills for the role?

• Solid understanding of Networking
• Some level of broadcast video experience
• Positive attitude

What stands out to you on a resume?

• Hands on broadcast experience
• Live production support
• Sports related
• Works on video transcode or media ingest capacity
• Does not want developers

Can you tell me what your interview process would look like?

• Screening questions once candidate shortlisted
• Will need to provide video response to questions to be determined for interview.
• 1st round will be virtual
• 2nd Interview will be onsite

Will this position be onsite or remote?

• Onsite
• Has to be flexible with coming onsite/travel any day/night/weekends
• But flexible during times

When are you looking for this position to be filled?

• ASAP

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