A leading media and broadcast organization is currently seeking an Audio Technician.
Position Details:
- Type: Part-time (2 days per week, including weekends)
- Shift: Overnight (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Location: Onsite in Bethpage, NY
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor all channels distributed from AMCN B&T to ensure:
- Signal quality going out of house and clean signal coming back in house.
- Tones to trigger local commercial insertion are going out as expected.
- Nielsen SID is distributed for proper crediting of viewership.
- Log into all signal encoders (over seventy-five encoders) and check for alarm status, bandwidth analysis, device temperature and device filter status. Troubleshoot issues, as necessary.
- Perform system checks that include:
- Routing both mirror and disaster recovery systems to workstations to confirm system functionality.
- Checking satellite receivers in the NOC and SAT Hubs to confirm good margin levels for signal quality.
- Confirming Mediaproxy system is recording all channels to ensure our ability to provide evidence of clean and accurate transmission when needed.
- Verifying encrypted messages are going out as intended.
- Reviewing Crystal Monitoring & Control to confirm proper transmission path on air.
- Schedule downlink requests as needed from home office.
- Program and operate live blackouts and service replacements
- Man affiliate hotline to receive any affiliate engineering calls and troubleshoot issues as needed.
- Walk the Encoding Hub each shift to check alarm status on encoders.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
- 0 -2 years’ experience in Transmission or related discipline
- High School Diploma required. College degree preferred; focus on broadcasting technology or similar discipline.
- Strong knowledge of signal flow within a broadcast facility preferred.
- Strong knowledge of encoding platforms, such as Synamedia and CommScope systems, preferred.
- Understanding of equipment such as routers, analyzers, receivers, and encoders preferred
- Strong customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills required.
- Detail orientated, organized and capable of handling multiple concurrent issues under high-pressure situations with accuracy required.
- Ability to work closely with peers and operations and engineering teams.
- Ability to function in a 24/7 operational environment and work flexible schedule which could include nights, weekends, and holidays.
