403g Maintenance Technician (Production Maintenance)

Paramount•New York, NY

2d•$30 - $63

About The Position

Paramount Tech is hiring a 403g Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Engineering). This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and support of production and broadcast systems for the CBS Network and affiliated production units. This includes configuration and maintenance of infrastructure that provides critical, 24x7 support for on-air and production systems. This individual will handle failures and performance impairments of Video Routers, Audio/Video Transport, Media file transfer & storage systems, Video Switchers, Audio Consoles, Non-linear post production systems, Production intercom systems, Cameras, Prompters, and other studio production systems to mitigate impact to production and on-air deadlines.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience working with professional television broadcast equipment and the ability to troubleshoot it, down to electronic circuit level is required.
Experience in the use of broadcast test equipment is required.
In depth knowledge in two or more of the following: Video, Audio, Cameras, Control Data, RF, Fiber-Optics, and MPEG broadcast distribution systems is required.
Excellent understanding of media systems’ design and architecture is required.
Experience with Windows and computer networking is required.
Familiarity with networking components and topology is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors in electrical engineering, or other technical degree preferred.
Experience with Linux computer operating systems is a plus.
Knowledge of IP video SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2059 PTP is a plus.
Strong Client Service skills and accountability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of initiative and collaboration, proactive and innovative approach to solving problems

Responsibilities

Overseeing the maintenance and support of production and broadcast systems
Configuration and maintenance of infrastructure that provides critical, 24x7 support for on-air and production systems
Handle failures and performance impairments of Video Routers, Audio/Video Transport, Media file transfer & storage systems, Video Switchers, Audio Consoles, Non-linear post production systems, Production intercom systems, Cameras, Prompters, and other studio production systems to mitigate impact to production and on-air deadlines.