Broadcast IT Engineer Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Purpose:As a Broadcast IT Engineer you will be responsible for providing 2nd line engineering support across all areas of the facility including live studios, transmission, and production as well as broadcast creative and on-air graphics workflows. Dayto day duties will focus on maintaining a wide range of specialist broadcast and IT equipment with responsibilities including providing routine checks, fault finding and confidently prioritizing the urgency of each fault or problem when they arise. Minimizeloss of broadcast services at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods to restore the broadcast services. Ensure that the broadcast systems are ON AIR without interruption. Perform emergency restoration proceduresfor broadcast facilities and support operations team during emergency.Main Duties & Responsibilities:Must demonstrate skills in supporting a wide range of broadcast equipment and technologies including several or all of the following: Routing & Control systemVideo Routers, Multi viewers and Glue items Talkback Master Clock (SPG) Glue and other equipment installed in Central Apparatus CAR Rooms TX/Playout full support including Automation System, video Servers, CTX Video Mixer, TX output chain MCR Broadcast relatedsystems Support; equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts On-air graphics, Broadcast Creative, Immersive System, Weather, Social Studios and Gallery equipment support including Audio Mixer, Vision Mixer, Video Walls, Studio Cameras, RoboticSystem, LED System Studios Lighting Systems Editing facilities and post-production suites KVM systemA solid understanding of IT networking infrastructures, file-based technologies and their implementation in a broadcast environment is essential along with:Broadcast IT Software Application Support including Media Asset Management and Traffic/Scheduling Systems Good knowledge of Newsroom Computer Systems NCS and Media Object Server (MOS protocol) MS and Linux Servers, AD, Clustering, Virtual Machines, XML/XSLT,Network engineering Basic knowledge of programming and scripting languages, SQL Proficiency in maintaining the systems documentation library. Train and mentor technicians. Strong troubleshooting skills, a positive attitude, flexibility and teamwork. Keepingup to date with the industry and changes in technology and investigating new systems and techniques. Ability to work under pressure in a live news environment and availability to work on-call as needed, including evenings, overnights and weekends.Qualificationsand Requirements: Bachelors degree in Electronics/Telecommunication/Broadcast/Computer Engineering or relevant practical experience 3 years of professional experience in Broadcast Engineering and relevant equipments operation/maintenance/support 1 yearsBroadcast Projects Delivery Experience in projects delivery related to Broadcast/Broadcast IT domains IT and Broadcast convergence Knowledge in the use of computer, internet and software applications related to projects planning including MS office, Visio,AutoCAD as well as baseband test and measuring equipment English Language , Arabic is a plus