Project Employee, Broadcast Support Engineer

Broadcast Media Systems Engineer

Position Summary:

This position requires a person who has well rounded knowledge of broadcast media systems including transmission, video, audio, communications, and control systems workflow. This individual will part of the Systems Engineering & Support team supporting broadcast infrastructure at the NBA in Secaucus, NJ and at NBA Arenas and other remote locations including NBA domestic and international distribution during live games addressing live games critical issues as they arise.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides troubleshooting support when issues arise to support operational standard and uptime.
• Support live environment for NBATV International, production control rooms, NBA Arenas and other technical areas at NBA HQ.
• Check-in all inbound and outbound feeds for technical continuity.
• Interact / Support: Remote Arena Engineers, Production, IT, Operations & Domestic/International Customers/Vendors.
• Supporting and troubleshooting of broadcast systems and IP based and network connected equipment such as 3G/HD production hybrid routers, multiviewers, production switchers, IP codecs, and broadcast department network Layer 2/3 switches.
• Create detailed technical reports.
• Ability to work all shifts associated with 24x7x365 production environments including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must have a knowledge of broadcast television standards, workflow, and technologies responsible for routing, switching, encoding, audio processing and distribution.
• Knowledge and ability to handle systems routing, quality control issues, and variations in production requirements.
• Enhanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of fiber optic and copper networking technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively.
• Hands-on experience with 3G/HD broadcasts and 3G/HD knowledge of systems.

Experience Needed:

• 2 - 5 years of broadcast operations or engineering experience.

Educational Background Required:

• College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field
• In lieu of a college degree, significant field experience will be considered

Salary Range:

$3,200/Biweekly