Broadcast Technician II

Rogers Communications•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The central focus of the NMOC is to get all media content out to viewers by streaming it over the internet, publishing it to Social Media, through Video on Demand services, (VOD), and through traditional over the air transmitters. Broadcast Technicians in Distribution Engineering make sure that all technical systems are configured properly, performing at optimum levels and they trouble shoot to resolve any problems that may occur. Rogers is continually expanding our ability to reach more viewers through non-linear platforms and give them more content that they can consume in a variety of different ways. The NMOC is our vehicle for doing that and the Broadcast Technicians are the ones constantly improving and maintaining that vehicle.

Requirements

A real passion for working with Video/Audio files and streaming
Deep knowledge of Video and Audio Transcoding and File Movement Work Flows
Experience with TCP-IP Network Infrastructure
Knowledge of Tape Libraries and File Storage systems
Knowledge of Asset Management Technology
Experience with VMs and physical Servers
Understanding of SCTE triggers & DAI
Knowledge of set up and maintenance of VMs and VM Hosts.
Work with broadcast playout automation systems
Knowledge of technical requirements for Social Media Publishing
Ability to create system functional diagrams
An excellent aptitude for troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 IP Video systems and SDNO and/or SDVN networks an asset.

Responsibilities

The Distribution Engineering technicians work on; morning, evening and weekend shifts to make sure they can cover the needs of On-Air Operations.
When they are not working on new technical changes and additions to the NMOC systems they are answering inquiries from NMOC operators and trouble shooting problems to keep things running smoothly.
As a Broadcast Technician at Rogers you will have a chance to use your Engineering talents and knowledge to further expand our ability to get content out to our customers in new and evolving ways.
Maintaining and trouble shooting the NMOC systems you will allow the operators to better perform their functions to provide the best viewer experience possible.

Benefits

Up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets
25% off TSC items
20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores
Company matching contributions to charities you support
Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Homewood employee & family assistance program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women.