Job Description
Job Title: Broadcast/ Post Production Engineer
Location: Stamford, CT 06902
Duration: 4 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Payrate:$ 50.00 - 64.00/hr.
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and markets entertainment, news, and information. It owns and operates a portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a motion picture company, television production operations, a television stations group, theme parks, and a suite of Internet-based businesses.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- The Production/Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for providing front-line broadcast engineering and technical support across multiple studios and control rooms within the Stamford Sports facility.
- The role involves supporting all broadcast systems and technology for live day-of-air programs, troubleshooting hardware and systems, complying with computer security policies, and managing projects that include system design, integration, and commissioning.
- This position requires a combination of maintenance and project management/system engineering skills.
- The support needs span seven days a week, with certain periods requiring availability as part of a 24x7 schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Perform system-level troubleshooting of technical facilities, including control rooms, o studio equipment, audio equipment, and associated computer systems
- Conduct preventative maintenance on studio and control room equipment
- Assist Studio Operations with technical setup in control rooms and studios
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to implement technical solutions
- that meet production initiatives
- Install and update equipment and systems software
- Repair and troubleshoot equipment to the module level using industry-standard test
- equipment
- Manage projects, design systems, and assist with system integration and
- Commissioning
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in a television broadcast environment or an equivalent o combination of education and experience
- BS degree in Engineering, Communications, or a related field or equivalent relevant
- experience
Desired Characteristics:
- Proficiency with broadcast production systems and software, including audio consoles, intercom systems, video switchers, wireless audio, server-based playout, and test and measurement equipment
- Understanding of TCP/IP networks
- Knowledge of digital TV (HDSDI)
- Proficiency in software-driven broadcast video equipment
- Ability to read and understand system signal flow diagrams for television control room and studio facilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and focused under the pressures of live television
- Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems
- Understanding of the urgent needs of on-air sports and the ability to remain productive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
- Ability to support a 24x7 production environment
- Willingness and ability to learn new production technologies
- Preferred experience in live production environments
- Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance
Specific experience with:
- Sony cameras and switchers
- EVS Servers, IP Director, XSquare
- Evertz and Grass Valley routing
- RTS Intercom
- Calrec audio consoles
- Tektronix and Leader test and measurement systems
- Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 standards
- Experience in system design, AutoCAD, and project management
- Understanding of wireless audio and communication technologies
- Experience with 1080P and 4K HDR production
- Comms Systems (RTS ADAM/Omneo) knowledge
- Experience with Avid Media Composer
- Experience with Avid Interplay
- Experience with Comms Systems (RTS ADAM/Omneo)
- Proficient in Chyron graphic systems
- Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering high-quality technical support
- Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to diplomatically engage with colleagues across various departments
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime, including nights and weekends
- Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Required On-Site:
- This position is required to be performed full-time from an
- Client designated worksite.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Night shift,