Sirius XM is hiring : Technician, Sports Broadcast Operations Center in New York

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices.

Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Responsible for ensuring the quality of our service, managing the broadcast routing and scheduling of audio and associated metadata content for SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio’s channels across multiple distribution platforms, with a focus on play by play sports broadcasts. You will work closely with other talented SiriusXM Broadcast Technicians in one of our Sports Broadcast Operations Centers (SBOC).

What You’ll Do

• Work shifts as business needs demand in our 24 / 7 / 365 operations centers, ensuring successful live broadcast of sports play by play events to SiriusXM customers.
• Respond to technical alarms from the various systems in the SBOC quickly to restore signals.
• Quality Control broadcast automation playout, anticipating and correcting errors.
• Scheduling play by play events in traffic and automation systems.
• Understanding and control of broadcast acquisition and distribution technology (IP, Satellite), baseband and network broadcast signal flow, and broadcast troubleshooting.
• Real time control of systems producing content for the broadcast channels (satellite and web), including digital audio workstations, automation systems and digital audio routing systems.
• Collaborate with other departments such as Programming and Broadcast Engineering to identify and escalate issues, and address the needs of channel programmers (talent and producers).
• Interface with third party providers regarding play by play broadcasts.
• Work with Programming Sports Board Operators (providing informational packets, checking in and out of broadcasts) to successfully broadcast live events.
• Accurately ticket all on-air incidents using established procedures.
• Follow departmental workflows as directed by management.
• Stay alert and engaged, delivering a premium customer experience
• Assist in testing new software and hardware, and help with development of documentation ensuring all processes and procedures are detailed to integrate any new systems, components, or broadcast requirements.
• Take initiative and suggest improvements to operational processes.

What You’ll Need

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $62,000 to $95,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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