What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Transmission Operations position at ENCOMPASS DIGITAL MEDIA LLC?
Director of Transmission Operations
Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Encompass is a global technology services company focused on supporting broadcast, cable and digital leaders. We design, implement and operate reliable video solutions that capture, process and deliver our clients’ video content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient manner possible.
Job Description
• Operate electronic equipment associated with worldwide distribution of video, audio and data in the Encompass Digital Media Technical Operations Center.
• Perform Digital Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks.
• Perform Satellite Crosspoles in compliance with FCC Guidelines.
• Operate various record/playback servers and Video machines
• Operate RF and Video routing infrastructure
• Work with the Global bookings team for modification of Fibre and Satellite space.
• Monitor Network & Occasional feeds for quality control
• Review shift reports of direct staff
• Have the desire and ability to stay current with the evolving technology in the rapidly changing communications industry.
- General understanding of IP Networks and their use in transport of video and transport streams.
• Supervise direct reports
• Responsible for all Teleport operations, daily reports, SOP’s, signal flow descriptions
• Troubleshoot issues with staff and report issues to engineering and senior management
- Daily interaction and communication with EDM global facilities
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• 7 years of experience working in a Satellite or Broadcast communications environment.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus
• Minimum two years of Electronic theory or Communications in a College or Technical School
• Operational knowledge of Encoders, Up-converters, Modulation Schemes, Amplifiers, Antenna controllers and IRD’s.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be familiar with waveform monitor, vector scope and spectrum analyzer
• Proficient in using Windows and/or Macintosh computers and the Internet
• Basic knowledge of Synamedia and Arris compression systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills of transmit chains and associated equipment.
• Understand world television standards
Encompass, a leader in digital media services, owns and operates state-of-the-art, broadcast facilities throughout the United States, Latin America, United Kingdom and Asia. The company’s mission-critical, media services provide broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government entities with customized solutions for the management and distribution of content.
Encompass Digital Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/Disability/Veteran