Remote Technical Manager & Studio Engineer

NESN LTD•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

As Technical Manager, the employee would be responsible for all technical aspects of home Pirates and Penguins telecasts at the venue. This includes technical setup, fax, and transmission. The employee would also establish and maintain relationships with the teams, including building operations, team broadcasting departments, and production teams. The Technical Manager will be responsible for transporting any necessary SNP-owned equipment to and from the venues as well as tracking its usage and inventory. They are also responsible for signal flow to and from the truck and communicating changes in feeds based on the needs of production. When not working home events, the employee would fill a role as a studio engineer for various days, as needed. In this role, the employee would be responsible for day-to-day engineering needs including, but not limited to, tech managing for road cloud games, pregame & postgame show support, technical and transmission fax, signal flow management, communication with remote production, and cloud broadcast support. We believe in the potential within every individual. If you’re passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Requirements

Outstanding TV production and engineering knowledge
Strong understanding of signal flow and technical setup
Extensive experience in remote production environments
Excellent understanding and execution of troubleshooting process
Exceptional communication, coordination and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Tech manage home games for Pirates and Penguins in the truck at the venue
Assist in production design and implementation
Liaise relationship between production and building operations
Coordinate with Operations Manager on home Tech Books and information dissemination
Supplement studio engineering staff for day-to-day operations
Maintain excellent working relationships with both Pirates and Penguins
Communicate specific crew assignments on a game-by-game basis
Develop strong setup and strike plans to maximize crew efficiency
Assist Operations Manager in development and distribution of Tech Books
Foster a safe, positive work environment
Manage crew in/out times to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime and meal penalties, within all union regulations
Along with the Producer and Director, act as the Network’s representative on site and promptly and respectfully address any issues that may arise

Benefits

Medical and Dental plans which are currently funded by NESN at approximately 85%
Pre-Tax HSA, FSA and Dependent Care Account
401(k) plan with employer match of 100% up to the first 6% of compensation, 3% contribution through Safe Harbor and discretionary profit sharing of up to 6%.
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability which are currently 100% funded by NESN
Paid parental leave
Time Off Benefits - Eligible NESN Employees accrue Paid Time Off equaling 160 hours or 20 days for the full year
Team Store Discounts - Employees will receive a discount of 50% at the Red Sox Team Store and 25% off at the Bruins Pro Shop with a valid NESN Employee ID
Paid Volunteerism - NESN provides eligible employees with up to 24 hours (3 days) of paid time to participate in NESN Connects events.
Tuition Reimbursement - NESN provides a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program to assist employees who aspire to further their education to learn & grow within their careers.
MBTA Reimbursement - Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $100 per month for the use of Mass Transit if it is their primary mode of transportation to & from work
Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
Estate Guidance - The Hartford helps employees protect their family’s future by creating a customized and legally binding will online using a simple but comprehensive online questionnaire.
Additional Perks & Employee Discounts - As a NESN employee, you are eligible for other discounts & perks such as pet insurance, tickets, travel, dry cleaning, mobile phones, and much more!