Broadcast Systems Engineer

This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Are you looking for a technology career within the media industry?

Do you enjoy working on projects with your peers?

Do you enjoy taking on new challenges and learning new technologies in a fast-paced environment?

Then your search is over!

The Technology and Operations Department of the NBCUniversal Boston Media Center (BMC) has a great opportunity for a Freelance Broadcast Systems Engineer to join the team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Freelance Broadcast Systems Engineer is a part-time position that plays a key role in the team responsible for the upkeep of the facility, and the systems of NBC10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, Telemundo Boston, and New England Cable News.

In addition to maintaining the current systems, you will also be involved in implementing new systems within our mission critical, multi-business content creating environment. Another exciting part of this opportunity is that you’ll get to work with the team who use the technology by providing support, tech solutions and helping them learn the operational SOPs.

As a Freelance Broadcast Systems Engineer, you will be entrusted to help maintain a facility built around modern technologies such as:

• Video/Audio-Over-IP core infrastructure
• DANTE audio mixing and routing
• Production automation with robotic studio cameras
• Video encoding for contribution and distribution

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Work with internal / external Technical Support teams to ensure timely resolution of technical requests and issues.
• Support Newsroom and Operations users by providing technical support for systems, infrastructure, and applications, including root cause analysis.
• Maintain workflows related to all broadcast systems including linear and IP fabric for video infrastructures, virtualized Windows & Linux environments, encode / decode platforms, newsgathering tools, NLE, Media Asset Management systems, distribution / transmission systems and other workflow tools.
• Follow Change Management policies and assess all issues, adds, changes to mitigate potential system impact.
• Follow best practices and implement new technologies & deliver projects on time & within budget.
• Participate in the testing of new technology.
• Install, commission, and configure new technology.
• Produce work that is consistently professional, reliable and detail oriented.
• Support Facility as needed.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• A systems engineer dedicated to help our business win by supporting mission critical broadcast and IT systems, projects, and new initiatives.
• Experience supporting a major market or network news operation or in a similar role with a media company, systems integrator, an ISP, or other relevant industry
• Experience in supporting large scale systems to support business needs
• Experience supporting advanced workflows within a digital media environment, including virtualized systems, encoding, and decoding, and signal distribution
• Experience with Visio and AutoCAD
• Knowledgeable with IT routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and other networking standards
• Proficient in A/V file transcoding, data archiving processes, and video compression technologies
• Hands on experience with support of non-linear edit systems
• Knowledge and experience with hardware virtualization
• Knowledge of media workflow tools and production systems
• Knowledge of distribution systems including RF, streaming, and satellite
• Knowledge of newsgathering and communications systems
• Positive work ethic and ability to work well in groups
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse audiences across different departments
• Knowledge of standard engineering processes such as change control
• Must be keen to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and determine priorities
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds of gear
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.