Production/Broadcast Engineer - NBC Sports

Description

The company is a media and entertainment business. This Production/Broadcast Engineer role is in its sports broadcast group and provides hands-on engineering and technical support across several studios and control rooms at the Stamford sports facility.

You will support every broadcast system used for live programming on air, fix hardware and software faults, follow computer security policies, and take on projects covering system design, integration, and commissioning. The work combines maintenance with project management and systems engineering. Support runs seven days a week, and some periods fall within a 24x7 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Find and fix faults at system level across control rooms, studio equipment, audio gear, and the computers that run them.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on studio and control room equipment.
• Help Studio Operations set up control rooms and studios for technical work.
• Work with production and operations staff to build technical solutions that support their production goals.
• Install and update equipment and system software.
• Repair equipment down to module level using industry-standard test instruments.
• Manage projects, design systems, and support integration and commissioning.

Requirements

• Basic: You have 2+ years in a television broadcast environment, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Basic: You hold a BS in engineering, communications, or a related field, or have equivalent relevant experience.
• Basic: You may be asked to complete a job-related skills assessment as a final candidate.
• Desired: Skilled with broadcast production systems, including audio consoles, intercoms, video switchers, wireless audio, server-based playout, and test and measurement equipment.
• Desired: Familiar with TCP/IP networks.
• Desired: Knowledge of digital TV (HDSDI).
• Desired: Skilled in software-driven broadcast video equipment.
• Desired: Able to read and follow signal flow diagrams for television control rooms and studios.
• Desired: Calm and focused under the pressure of live television, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Desired: Strong hands-on problem solving with broadcast equipment and systems.
• Desired: Understand how urgent on-air sports work is, and stay productive when conditions change quickly.
• Desired: Able to support a 24x7 production environment.
• Desired: Willing and able to learn new production technologies.
• Preferred: Experience in live production environments.
• Desired: Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance.
• Desired: Specific experience with Sony cameras and switchers, EVS servers, IP Director and XSquare, Evertz and Grass Valley routing, RTS intercom, Calrec audio consoles, and Tektronix and Leader test and measurement systems.
• Desired: Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 standards.
• Desired: Experience in system design, AutoCAD, and project management.
• Desired: Understanding of wireless audio and communication technologies.
• Desired: Experience with 1080p and 4K HDR production.
• Desired: Knowledge of RTS ADAM/Omneo comms systems.
• Desired: Experience with Avid Media Composer and Avid Interplay.
• Desired: Proficient with Chyron graphics systems.
• Desired: Strong customer focus, committed to high-quality technical support.
• Desired: Self-starter who meets deadlines and works well alone or in a team.
• Desired: Clear written and verbal communication, and able to work diplomatically with colleagues across departments.

Conditions

You must be willing to work overtime, including nights and weekends.

You must be willing to work in Stamford, CT.

You must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

You must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.

The role is full-time and must be performed on site at a company-designated worksite.

Compensation is $45-$63/hr.

Benefits

• You are eligible for company-sponsored benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a range of discounts and perks.