IP Broadcasting Engineer

job summary:
We are seeking an IP Broadcast Engineer to join our Datacenter Engineering team in Dallas, TX. The Datacenter Engineering team is responsible for managing datacenter infrastructure in a live environment, maintaining, and troubleshooting production equipment. Support multiple types of production workflows including ad insertion, feed routing, and remote production. The Engineer will join this new and expanding team, providing the support and maintenance activities required to meet client requirements and operate up to company standards. This position will require schedule flexibility, including weekends, nights, and holidays. We are looking for a driven, energetic and self-motivated individual. The ideal candidate is well organized and can remain calm and focused under pressure.

location: Telecommute
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Serve as technical expert in supporting the core system and infrastructure for our Datacenter in Dallas, TX

Support, maintain & troubleshoot technical workflows from datacenter to client and our control rooms.

Work with the Engineering Management Team to plan, coordinate, and assist with centralized production engineering projects involving the Dallas Datacenter.

Serve as technical expert supporting the core production, transmission, ad insertion, and monitoring systems for Live Streaming Operations.

Support, maintain & troubleshoot IP based 2110 workflows

Work closely with the Dallas Connected Solutions Engineering team in the repair and maintenance of facility.

Complete technical reports and incident tickets for each event to ensure on-air issues are met and resolved.

Coordinate equipment needs by working closely with local clients, operators, and managers

Work closely with network engineering and NOC teams in support of live events and network troubleshooting.

Assist with providing technical support for new builds and system upgrades, in cooperation with the Engineering and Systems Integration teams.

Advise and support development of Centralized Production and IP technical workflows that can enhance productivity, and workflow efficiency.

Experience in software based and/or cloud-based production workflows such as GV AMPP is a plus.

Other duties as assigned.

qualifications:
Position Requirements:

5+ years of experience and a 4-year degree (or additional experience)

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas, TX.

Technical or B.S./Electronics field or Engineering preferred, however various combinations of education and experience will be considered.

5+ years of experience working in television production technology with progressive managerial responsibility.

Ability to work in, and understand SMPTE 2110 environments, familiarity with IP workflows.

Strong understanding of real-time video transport protocols including SRT, IPTS, ZIXI and JPEG-XS, with hands-on experience in encode/decode workflows and stream monitoring.

Familiarity with major broadcast systems including EVS, Grass Valley, Calrec, Appear, TAG Video Systems, and similar production and transmission equipment.

Demonstrated knowledge of technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major television networks and/or streaming services.

Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.

Superior attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations.

Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating Core Values: innovative, one team, passion, and integrity.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications as well as Visio or similar engineering sketch tools.

Schedule flexibility with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.