You might not know our name, but you've probably seen our work - on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We've supported some of the world's most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.
Vista /NEP is looking for a Broadcast Production Engineer to be responsible for providing support and maintenance to our large infrastructure of media and broadcast systems, in a Centralized Production. As part of the Engineering team within the Broadcast and Media Technology group, you will work with multiple engineers and offsite EIC vendor staff, in addition to the IT group and helpdesk, broadcast production and technical operations personnel, and production and streaming operations group. You have a passion for broadcast engineering/IT and are comfortable with current media technologies, concepts, and emerging trends (i.e., Media over IP, Cloud Computing, etc.).
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems
Studio Operations including lighting, video processing systems, and cameras
Live Control Room production systems and subsystems
Infrastructure systems including routers, intercom, monitoring, KVM, Editing suites, and other live production-related gear
Respond to, communicate, manage, and track technical issues as they arise in a live production environment.
Perform maintenance of subsystems including software and hardware updates, modifications and replacements as warranted
Implement and maintain process standards for deployment, and develop support documentation for operations personnel as needed
Be part of a team that works hands-on with the latest generation of production systems and technologies
Participate in a support rotation and provide remote support as warranted
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Engineering Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience
8+ years of broadcast production and live television experience
Experience with file-based workflows and knowledge of enterprise Media Asset Management systems
Experience with AWS, Harmonic,SRT,RTMP and DEVOPS environments, Microsoft and Apple OS environments
Experience in the use of manual and electric mechanical tools
Versed in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production environments. Examples include ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEE1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc.
Strong technical ability to troubleshoot and Configurations and repair of broadcast equipment including routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processors, video scalers, playback systems, etc.
Ability to troubleshoot audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP ST 2110 essence flow routing environments
Understanding of studio and set technologies including video walls, cameras, VR set technologies, image processing systems, touch screens, and lighting
Knowledge of multi-viewer systems and their interfaces to tally and UMD data
Fundamental understanding of production control automation (e.g. Ross, Grassvalley, EVERTZ, RTS, Green Go, TSL ) plus Computer System (NRCS) workflows
Working knowledge of MS Windows workstation and server platforms
Basic knowledge of AWS Infrastructures including S3/Glacier storage and cloud compute (EC2) services
Dante Audio, AES67, Basic Audio Mixer and Digital Mixer operations a plus
Demonstrated working knowledge of IT / networking theory, topology, and best practices.
Ability to troubleshoot and replace computer hardware components and proprietary broadcast equipment
Basic QAM RF system experience
Satellite TVRO knowledge a plus. ( C Band and KU Band )
Ability to interpret technical documentation standards including AutoCAD, Visio, and Lucid Charts
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment, including overtime as required
Ability to remove, lift and replace equipment in racks as warranted