Manager, Transmission Operations
About The Position
Manager of Transmission Operations. Encompass is a global technology services company focused on supporting broadcast, cable and digital leaders. We design, implement and operate reliable video solutions that capture, process and deliver our clients’ video content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient manner possible. Encompass, a leader in digital media services, owns and operates state-of-the-art, broadcast facilities throughout the United States, Latin America, United Kingdom and Asia. The company’s mission-critical, media services provide broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government entities with customized solutions for the management and distribution of content.
Requirements
- 7 years of experience working in a Satellite or Broadcast communications environment.
- Minimum two years of Electronic theory or Communications in a College or Technical School
- Operational knowledge of Encoders, Up-converters, Modulation Schemes, Amplifiers, Antenna controllers and IRD’s.
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be familiar with waveform monitor, vector scope and spectrum analyzer
- Proficient in using Windows and/or Macintosh computers and the Internet
- Basic knowledge of Quortex and Auroa Network compression systems
- Basic knowledge of Ateme encoding Live and Edge
- Strong troubleshooting skills of transmit chains and associated equipment.
- Understand world television standards
- General understanding of IP Networks and their use in transport of video and transport streams.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Operate electronic equipment associated with worldwide distribution of video, audio and data in the Encompass Digital Media Technical Operations Center.
- Perform Digital Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks.
- Perform Satellite Crosspole in compliance with FCC Guidelines.
- Operate various record/playback servers and Video machines
- Operate RF and Video routing infrastructure
- Work with the Global bookings team for modification of Fiber and Satellite space.
- Monitor Network & Occasional feeds for quality control
- Review shift reports of direct staff
- Have the desire and ability to stay current with the evolving technology in the rapidly changing communications industry.
- Supervise direct reports
- Responsible for all Teleport operations, daily reports, SOP’s, signal flow descriptions
- Troubleshoot issues with staff and report issues to engineering and senior management
- Daily interaction and communication with EDM global facilities
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
