Broadcast Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

Working as part of the operations team of the London News Bureau this role provides full technical support to the newsgathering teams on location and in the bureau

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Responsibilities:

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:
• Seek out and embrace new technologies for newsgathering - introducing editorial staff to new technologies
• Technically support global journalists and editorial staff with equipment including
- TVU backpacks, live from home setups, FTP/IP transmission
• Travel to breaking news, or planned news event locations, as a field engineer providing services to news teams on location
• Operate and maintain satellite uplinks and all other engineering field transmission equipment at the London Bureau and in the field
• Operate the ABC News satellite truck as required
• Operate and maintain robotic cameras in London Newsroom. Ingest material via Avid
• Shiftwork and weekends required
• First line maintenance on field and bureau equipment
• Participate in bureau operation workflows and technical projects

Basic Qualifications:

The Experience We Require From You:
• Education to Degree level in a related Engineering field, followed by selective theory & practical training courses during employment, or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of baseband and IP workflows essential

Additional Information:

Flexible to travel at very short notice, both within the UK and globally

About ABC News:

The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

This position is with ABC News Intercontinental, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

ABC News Intercontinental, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6xqp8-18-216-251-37-42 in your application.