Broadcast Systems Engineer

TEKsystems•New York, NY

2d•$55 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Media Support Engineer is responsible for the support and development of the Editing, Streaming, Graphics and Production facilities in New York. This encompasses the evaluation and build of new technology solutions, assist with or coordinate project tasks and provide technical support for the content creation and distribution of ABCNews daily broadcasts, digital live stream and delivery to streaming partners and VOD. Responsibilities: • Build, maintain and support all post production facilities for ABCNews • Build, maintain and support Evertz Magnum router system and 2110 workflows • Build maintain and support VOD, streaming, radio and broadcast workflows • Develop and maintain technical solutions to create efficiencies in content acquisition and distribution • Contribute to or lead system sustainment and upgrade projects • Work closely with our Operation teams to develop workflow solutions for their business needs • Interface with vendors in troubleshooting efforts • Create “how to” documentation for users and peers • Create technical drawings Basic Qualifications: • Experience working in a broadcast environment • Strong computer/networking knowledge • Strong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical people • Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision • Strong organizational skills • Ability to learn and adapt to new technology • Flexible work hours, we are a 24/7 facility with evening, weekends and holidays work hours • Works well under pressure • Team player • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, install and manage a variety of systems specific to editing and graphics creation • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills – combine critical thinking, logic, analytic reasoning, research and experience • Demonstrated ability building and maintaining virtual machines and physical servers • Minimum of 3 year’s experience with baseband and IP video signal processing, transport and broadcast transmission equipment • Troubleshooting and debugging various OS, DLL management, compatibility errors, boot issues and application and system errors • Demonstrated skills in scripting • Working knowledge of active directory and group policy

Requirements

Experience working in a broadcast environment
Strong computer/networking knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical people
Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Flexible work hours, we are a 24/7 facility with evening, weekends and holidays work hours
Works well under pressure
Team player
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, install and manage a variety of systems specific to editing and graphics creation
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills – combine critical thinking, logic, analytic reasoning, research and experience
Demonstrated ability building and maintaining virtual machines and physical servers
Minimum of 3 year’s experience with baseband and IP video signal processing, transport and broadcast transmission equipment
Troubleshooting and debugging various OS, DLL management, compatibility errors, boot issues and application and system errors
Demonstrated skills in scripting
Working knowledge of active directory and group policy

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of VLAN’s, Layer 2 & 3, IP addressing, route tables and domain administration
Understanding of cloud computing terminology and infrastructure
Avid Certified Support Representative for Media Composer, Nexis, Media Central and Interplay
Working knowledge of shared storage and Asset Management systems
Demonstrated ability in configuring and troubleshooting Adobe CC
Demonstrated skills with file-based automation from vendors such as Vantage, BPM or Pulse IT
2 + years project management experience
Working knowledge of virtual desktop implementations and remote workflow technologies
Demonstrated skill adapting and improving workflows using technology

Responsibilities

Build, maintain and support all post production facilities for ABCNews
Build, maintain and support Evertz Magnum router system and 2110 workflows
Build maintain and support VOD, streaming, radio and broadcast workflows
Develop and maintain technical solutions to create efficiencies in content acquisition and distribution
Contribute to or lead system sustainment and upgrade projects
Work closely with our Operation teams to develop workflow solutions for their business needs
Interface with vendors in troubleshooting efforts
Create “how to” documentation for users and peers
Create technical drawings