Jobs for TV Chief Engineers for Chief Engineers in News and Sports

Jobs for TV Chief Engineers for Chief Engineers in News and Sports



TV Chief Broadcast Engineer News or Sports
 TV Chief Engineer

Locations
New York | Westchester, NY | Connecticut - Area - Will Relocate

Compensation

Base Salary $125,000 to $150,000 based on related broadcast engineering experience. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits and retirement in a productive, healthy and cutting edge work environment. Relocation Offered

Position Information

• The Chief Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for daily “hands on” support of the technical infrastructure and team for 24/7/365 live TV News and production facility.
• This highly technical staff position requires an experienced individual with multi-channel master control, live studio production, editing and digital workflow skills.
• Ability to communicate under complex and stressful conditions to all levels is key to the success.
• In-depth knowledge of TV broadcast automation systems, ENPS newsroom rundown systems as well as core distribution technologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, train, mentor, team of 10+ broadcast engineers and technicians
• Monitor, supervise, and improve the daily production control processes within the Broadcast Operations Unit with a focus on Technical Systems, Master Control, and Live Events
• In-depth knowledge of satellite, OTA, fiber, and IP transmission systems
  Generate engineering schematics, design documentation, and SOP’s for all technical systems
• Consults with Engineering and Senior level management to conceptualize new systems and integrate new technologies / systems into existing operation
• Maintain monthly broadcast calendar, schedules, weekly call sheets, and daily exceptions (sick call etc.), including vacation scheduling, special events, cross-coverage and cross training
• Recruit, hire and train new employees, manage and develop operations and production staff
• Solid understanding of IP networking and advanced computer skills (Windows, Mac)
• Facilitate communication between the technical team, news desk and production staff
• Understanding of IPTV, MATV, and OTT a plus
• Organized project management and communication skills
• Frequently liaison with key executives for diverse and important broadcast technology issues.

Essential Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, working and technical understanding of digital broadcast technology, digital signal types, media formats and compression, sync, time code and signal flow.
• Operational as well as technical knowledge of production control technology including Ross Carbonite switchers, Yamaha digital audio consoles, Imagine Communications Farad SAN / Nexio video servers, studio equipment, Evertz EQX Router, RTS, Crispin automation, etc. required.
• Experience with ENPS or other NRCS systems highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of MPEG encoding technology and head-end/NOC distribution required.
• Familiarity with traditional terrestrial and satellite broadcast technology is helpful.
• Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, and maintaining broadcast automation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of serial, GPIO, and IP control methodologies.
• In-depth understanding supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure, routing, switching, VLANs, etc
• Ability to analyze and interpret various system logs to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical broadcast issues.  Prior programming experience a plus
  Ability to create, read and follow blueprints and system schematics as well as frequently produce workflow documents, signal flow schematics and Standard Operating Procedures.
• At least 2 years of extensive experience with MS Visio and/or AutoCAD required.
• Ability to manage people and effectively delegate tasks.
• Multi-tasking and on-the-fly prioritization skills are essential. Must frequently complete time-critical assigned tasks under stressful situations with minimal or no supervision.

Required Experience

• Hands on TV Chief  and or Senior TV Broadcast Engineering experience. This is not a desk job, this is for someone who enjoys real involvement.
• TV Engineering Project Management (PM) experience greatly respected.
• Managing direct reports of skilled TV Engineers & Transmission Technicians
• 5-7 years of experience working in a live TV production environment at a TV news station, TV sports, media organization, TV network, or TV studio.
• 2+ years effectively managing a team of broadcast engineers.
• News or Sports experience strongly desired for an understanding of rapid needs in fast paced 24/7 broadcast Network that is respected for it's broadcast technology and industry standing.

Contact



Tony Filson
Officer in Charge of Search
Filcro Media Staffing
295 Madison Avenue
New York, NY  10017



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