POSITION SUMMARY The Video Engineer I is a member of the engineering team that is responsible in maintaining the operation of a 24/7, multi-studio facility. These responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of all studio equipment and training of studio personnel for proper operation of equipment and systems. They will also participate in installation and/or modification projects for new or existing system. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works safely and maintains operational status of facility along with assuring proper performance of systems
- Assures that all studio systems and deviceconformto Federal Communications Commission requirementsregardingoperating and technical
- Advises, assists, and instructs operations personnel in matters pertaining to video and audio systems.
- Trains operations personnel in equipment use and operational procedures and evaluates performance of personnel compliance to engineering procedures.
- Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, installation, and modification of video and audio systems.
- Updates maintenance and repair logs on all studio equipment.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, workflow processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in video production techniques, equipment, and industry standards.
- Works independently and cooperatively with other staff members, management, and outside support technicians.
- Will be scheduled for on-call status supporting operations personnel in evaluating and troubleshooting studio equipment failures or operational errors.
- Will provide engineering support during studio production events as
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least1year of broadcast engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot system problems down to the equipment level.
- Experience with chroma keying and lighting for chroma key environments.
- Experience inworking oninstallation projects.
- Strong knowledge of IP networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, multicast, VLANs, routing, switching).
- Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SNMP, ping/traceroute).
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure network configurations.
- Proficient in cable fabrication using appropriate crimping and soldering tools and techniques.
- Experience in reading system documentation and drawings.
- Experience in using video and audio test measurement
- Knowledge of industry video and audio standards and associated file formats.
- Knowledge of video productions techniques for both studio and remote environments
- Ability to communicate with colleagues, other department employees, with venders and clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be available to work overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
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