Sr. Broadcast Engineer
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Overview
Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company focused on supporting broadcast, cable, and digital leaders. We design, implement, and operate reliable video solutions that capture, process, and deliver our clients' video content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient manner possible.
Job Description
- Install, repair, and maintain complex digital, high-definition equipment associated with broadcast operations.
- Configure and troubleshoot computer systems, servers, and IT infrastructure for various broadcast needs.
- Provide timely feedback to supervisor on the progress and status of internal work assignments as well as open vendor related support issues.
- Provide users, customers, and stakeholders with professional, courteous, and timely technical support.
- Ability to read CAD signal flow drawings, as well as create and maintain diagrams in Visio for assigned projects.
- Ensure broadcast operations compliance with FCC guidelines and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years as an engineer in a broadcast facility.
- Previous participation in large system integration projects including physical equipment installation, wiring, and configuration.
- Ability to understand the company's goals and perform job duties to support those goals at the highest level with little or no supervision or directives.
- Experience with digital test equipment such as Waveform Monitors, Loudness Meters, and VANC analyzers.
- Extensive knowledge of IT hardware, networks, and various operating systems.
- Experience terminating copper RJ45, BNC, DIN, and F type connectors as well as fiber ST, LC, and SC connectors.
- Knowledge of both legacy and modern broadcast television standards including analog, NTSC, ATSC, SDI, and SMPTE 2110.
- Ability to work shifts in support of a 24x7x365 environment.
- Working knowledge of one or more of the following broadcast automation systems: Grass Valley ITX, Florical Acuitas, R&S Gallium, Snell Morpheus, Imagine ADC & Versio, as well as cloud native BCNEXXT Vipe.
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or comparable field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Previous managing or supervising experience is a plus.
- Previous systems design experience is a plus.
- SBE, Net+, and/or Cisco CCNA type network certifications are a plus.
Encompass Digital Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/Disability/Veteran