Broadcast Engineer - Stamford, United Kingdom - TekWissen LLC

Description

Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce managementprovider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world.Our client is a media and entertainment company that developsproduces and markets entertainment news and information. It ownsand operates a portfolio of news and entertainment televisionnetworks a motion picture company television production operationsa television stations group theme parks and a suite ofInternetbased businesses. Position: Broadcast EngineerPostProduction Duration: 3 Months Job Type: Contract (20Hours) Location: Stamford CT 06902 Work Type: Onsite Job Description: Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in thetechnical support of a PostProduction Facility or operation.
• BS degree inengineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledgeand experience with Avid ACSR in Media Composer Interplay and Nexispreferred
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills
• Knowledge of 4Kworkflows a plus
• Experience with Avid PostProduction environmentsessential including Media Composer Interplay PAM/MAM/Media Central& Pro Tools
• Possess strong handson problemsolving skills withbroadcastrelated equipment and systems with the ability to meetdeadlines and with an understanding of the urgent and dynamic needsof an OnAir broadcast facility.
• The ability to work both alone and in a team environmentwith fellow Engineers Operations IT Transmission and otherdepartments while maintaining a strong Customer focus.
• Clear understanding of a varietyof video and audio CODECS wrappers and the formats involved infilebased workflows.
• Adobe Production Bundle including Adobe After Effectsand Photoshop a plus.
• Experience and understanding of network production isadvantageous.
• Strongunderstanding of Microsoft Windows 10 and Server Operating SystemsLinux and Mac OS
• Working knowledge of data transfer acceleration systemssuch as File Catalyst Aspera Signiant and SFTP.
• Knowledge or experience withTelestream transcoding
• Adobe CS Production Bundle & C4D render solutions
• Evertz routing andcontrol systems.
• Experience and understanding of antipiracy measures andthe relationship with IT security in
• a PostProduction environment.
• Good understanding of modernPostProduction workflows and media management.
• Knowledge of Visio AutoCad etc.
• Ability and desireto learn new production technologies.
• Experience with VM platforms a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of PostProductionfor the facility acting as frontline support trouble shooting andtechnical diagnosis.
• Responsible for confirming that equipment used in thepost production process works properly.
• Works with external providers to resolvetechnical and workflow issues with provided equipment and systems.
• Implementation of aroutine preventative maintenance program including software andhardware updates.
• Installing Video and Audio equipment
• Regulates documents andimplements procedures
• Responsible for the support of both Live andPostProduction operations within the facility. Will be exposed toEdits Graphics EVS Pro Tools and Screening Rooms
• Passionate about thePostProduction process excited by new technologies andopportunities and ready to help develop and improve the existingprocess and infrastructure.
• Proficient at communicating both problems and solutionsto technical and nontechnical personnel alike and will help developnew processes technologies and techniques which will help toimprove the running of the facility.
• Desire to be proactive and enhance thedepartment needs
  

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supportingworkforce diversity.