Production Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities:
Provide front line broadcast engineering and technical support across 7 studios and 5 control rooms. The main duties of this position are the support of all broadcast systems and technology within the Stamford Sports facility for day of air live programs, troubleshooting of broadcast hardware and systems, computer security compliance as well as handling a project load including system design, integration and system commissioning. This job entails a broad combination of Maintenance and Project Management/System Engineering. The support needs span 7 days a week and at many points in the year are part of a 24x7 schedule.
• Perform system level troubleshooting of technical facilities, including, but not limited to, control rooms, studio equipment, audio equipment, and computer systems associated with those areas
• Perform preventative maintenance on studio & control room equipment
• Assist Studio Operations with control room and studio technical setup.
• Interface with production and operations teams to implement technical solutions to meet production initiatives
• Perform equipment and systems software installation and updates.
• Repair/troubleshoot equipment to module level utilizing industry standard test equipment
• Manage projects, design systems and assist integration

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum six (6) years of recent experience in a television broadcast environment or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• College degree in engineering or related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance.
• Extensive Knowledge of Mac OSX, Microsoft Windows platforms.
• Proficient with broadcast production systems and software including Audio Consoles, Intercom Systems, Video Switchers, Wireless audio, server based playout and communications systems.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networks and other PC networking technologies.
• Understanding of digital TV (HDSDI) as well as core technical/plant facilities.
• Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment.
• Ability to read and understand system signal flow diagrams for television control room and studio facilities.
• In-depth understanding of wireless audio and communication technologies
• Position requires excellent interpersonal skills. Position requires a cool, level headed individual who works well under the pressures of ''live'' television
• Hands-on, problem solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems.
• Understanding of the urgent needs of the on-air Sports environment; ability to stay focused and productive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing assignments.
• Ability to support 24x7 production environment.
• Strong customer focus
• Must be a self-starter who is able to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work alone and in a team environment with fellow engineers, Operations, IT and other departments.
• Experience with system design, documentation and project management of projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills

Eligibility Requirements:
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Willingness to work extended shifts on short notice to cover live sports productions and system maintenance
• Must be able to lift equipment packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics
• Ability and willingness to learn new production technologies.
• Live production experience preferred
• Specific experience with Sony cameras and switchers, EVS Servers, Evertz Routing and Modular, RTS Intercom, Calrec Audio Consoles, and Tektronix Test and measurement systems
• Knowledge of SDVN
• System Design, AutoCad, Project Management Experience
• Television production and workflow experience
• Experience with 1080P and 4K HDR

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5e87d-3-149-214-32-42 in your application.