Sr. Broadcast Engineer Job at Altice USA in Edison

Sr. Broadcast Engineer

The Sr. Broadcast Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving broadcast systems and providing overall technical support to a 24 / 7 local news facility. The Sr. Broadcast Engineer is a highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated individual with outstanding communication, engineering, and production skills. While the position will be part of the Engineering and Operations team, this hands-on role requires the ability to work closely with production and editorial staff to troubleshoot issues and improve production workflows. The Sr. Broadcast Engineer must be proactive in identifying and executing new projects and covering preventive maintenance and system / workflow upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all technical aspects of the broadcast facility are in working order including troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of broadcast equipment, computers, and IP networks in a 24 / 7 news environment.
• Ability to rapidly diagnose audio / video system and IT problems and provide alternative solutions if needed to maintain production deadlines.
• Participate and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex broadcast video / audio, streaming, and IT production equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot day to day production system issues including Video Routers, VizRT Graphics, GrassValley Switchers, video playout and ingest servers, intercom systems, digital audio consoles, and more.
• Create processes and workflows to ensure control room crews are supported and live broadcasts run smoothly.
• Assist in finding innovative ways to improve on-air production capabilities and workflows.
• Enable and contribute to a culture that creates an environment where staff can do their best work.
• Our news business is 24 / 7 / 365, and this role requires occasional on-call shifts to support broadcast emergencies; occasional overnight or weekend work is required on a project basis.

Qualifications