Systems Engineer

You will be part of a dedicated team supporting our 365 days news operations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work alone and as part of a team. The role includes working on projects and wide range of broadcast technologies. Candidates must have a strong desire to learn and develop their skills. On-site shift work is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must be customer focused, results driven and able to work in 24/7/365 environment.
• Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting broadcast technology.
• Maintain, support & troubleshoot Over-the-Air broadcast equipment.
• Able to quickly learn quickly, research and find information.
• Documentation (AutoCAD), SOP’s and upkeep of maintenance logs and databases.
• Works well under pressure to rectify technical issues in a timely manner.
• Works well within a team but also works efficiently independently.
• Undertake Projects as assigned and ensure on-time delivery.
• Working with Division and Vendors on projects and troubleshooting.
• Well-organized, self-motivated and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be solution-oriented, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile to give our content teams what they need.
• Must be able to act with urgency, immediacy, and make appropriate decisions.
• Work with company Purchase Order system and vendors to issues PO’s, inventory management and asset management.
• Must be able to work during extreme Weather events in support of all Florida Stations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Broadcasting
• Candidates with a relevant degree or experience considered.
• Experience in a similar role within a TV Station, ISP, media company, systems integrator, or other relevant industry desirable.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills with ability to interface with all levels of management & user community.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in News desirable.
• Experience working on outside events desirable.
• Must be willing to work evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays with little or/no notice depending on production schedules.
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
• Knowledge in A/V file transcoding, data archiving processes and video compression technologies & standards.
• Hands on experience with support of non-linear edit systems such as Premier, FCP, Edius.
• Demonstrated knowledge of media over managed IP networks and protocols.
• Knowledge and experience with hardware virtualization
• Knowledge of media workflow tools and production systems such as Vantage, Dalet, Ross Overdrive or similar.
• Knowledge of newsgathering and communications systems
• Ability to read and generate system documentation (Visio, ACAD).
• Knowledge of distribution systems including RF, Satellite, bonded cellular and streaming media over managed IP networks and protocols
• Must be able to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) desirable
• Knowledge with IT routers, switches, firewalls, and port management applications
• Knowledge or proficient on the following:
  • Service Now ticketing system.
  • SCCM Patches Deployment
  • Newsroom System Application Dalet
  • AWS Elemental servers
  • VM’s infrastructure
  • General IP knowledge (VLANS, Subnets, DNS, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Must be willing to work in Miramar Florida Studios
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays with little or short notice depending on production schedules.
• 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.