Description
Systems engineers are responsible for the resolution of broadcast systems and engineering issues across ITN’s technical infrastructure. The role encompasses in depth fault finding and problem-solving along with pro-active systems maintenance.
Systems Engineers liaise closely with multiple business departments, third-party suppliers & manufacturers, ensuring a swift resolution of problems.
Communication is key and plays a pivotal part in the success of this role, keeping colleagues and the wider business up to date with all Support actions. Key Responsibilities
1. Diagnose faults, taking action to rectify problems within the broadcast infrastructure, including studios and field broadcast systems
2. Support content ingest, editing, production asset management and interaction with other production systems
3. Collect and analyse system information logs where applicable and pass on to appropriate person or manufacturer
4. Support MCR facilities – baseband video, multiple audio standards, IP distribution, routing and traffic
5. Support Studio facilities for example cameras, vision desks, sound consoles, talkback.
6. Liaise with manufacturers in a timely, confident and informed manor
7. Create good working relationship with technical and editorial operators, assisting them in fault diagnosis
8. Support ITN’s Technical Projects team and the delivery of their projects
9. Work flexibly on a shift pattern
10. Any other duties as required by your line manager or ITN
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
11. A degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification would be desirable
12. Good interpersonal skills – must be able to work within a small team in a high-pressure environment
13. A decisive and calm approach
14. Previous experience in a broadcast TV, radio or multimedia environment
15. An understanding of how broadcast television programmes and associated media are produced, stored and delivered
16. An understanding of how complex nonlinear editing is performed
17. Ability to make independent decisions
18. A desire for continued growth and development within the role
19. Knowledge of broadcast IP concepts including routing and delivery
20. Commitment to provide the best possible service to internal and external customers
21. Help promote an effective health and safety culture to ensure a safe a working environment for all
Desirable Skills
22. Knowledge of Microsoft, Linux and OS X operating systems
23. Experience with Avid, EVS or other file-based editing systems
24. Knowledge of Newsroom Control Systems and other similar products
25. Knowledge of broadcast graphics
26. Knowledge of broadcast control systems, such as Cerebrum, would be an advantage
27. Experience with file-based encoding and transfer systems
28. An understanding of IT Networks LAN/fibre interconnection
29. Ability to write concise handovers as part of communication within the team and to relay information to operational and editorial departments