Job description
Position: Broadcast Video Engineer.
If you are an experienced Broadcast Video Engineer who would like to further your career by working for a new yet thriving production services company, and within a dynamic, talented and team-oriented video department, this position could be for you. Please apply!
Position Summary:
The Broadcast Video Engineer at Gateway Studios & Production Services assists the Director of Video in the management and execution of the video department’s daily operations. The Broadcast Video Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all broadcast and electronic equipment and ensures that all equipment is up to date with the latest software systems, and that the equipment operates up to the required safety standards. The Broadcast Video Engineer also assists in directing and instructing Video Technicians, conducting trainings, and participating in the management of projects pertaining to the video department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Major Responsibilities:
1. Broadcasting Equipment:
- Set up, configure, operate, and maintain a wide variety of electronic equipment involved in broadcasting production, including but not limited to, HD Video, UHD Video, audio, and communication equipment.
- Troubleshoot broadcasting equipment.
- Communicate with and report to the office and manufacturer of equipment to solve and problems with equipment.
- Assist in keeping equipment updated with the manufacturer’s latest software releases.
- Maintain technical equipment and systems to the required safety and technical standards with minimum disruption to operational activities.
2. Team Management:
- Assist the Director of Video to ensure that the daily operations of the video department run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively.
- Direct, instruct, and manage Video Technicians and system integrators on projects.
- Conduct trainings for Video Technicians and share knowledge with team members about broadcast equipment and technologies.
3. Project Work and Management:
- Undertake project work from site survey to deliver in a professional and timely manner.
- Participate in technical and production meetings to plan, organize, and schedule work assignments in coordination with interdisciplinary teams in the office and at event locations.
- Draft technical reports.
- Read and design engineering workflow.
- Prepare technical documents for the preparation of projects and amend them as necessary throughout the life of the project.
4. Teamwork and Communication:
- Communicate with the Director of Video and other colleagues as needed throughout projects to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the Director of Video and other colleagues on an on-going basis to ensure projects are carried out in a timely and effective manner.
5. Safety:
- Ensure workplace safety and efficiency.
- Follow proper safety protocol at all times.
- Wear proper PPE at all times, based on the scope of work.
6. Attendance:
- Attendance is an essential requirement for this position.
7. Any and all other duties:
- To be determined by supervisor on a permanent or project basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
- Experience with IP Technology is preferred.
- Experience with video systems design and build.
- Experience with broadcast trucks preferred.
- Experience with live events (concerts, sports and corporate events).
- Experience with 4K UHD preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient understanding of outside broadcast workflows.
- Ability to work under time restraints.
- Well-organized and ability to prioritize.
- Positive attitude.
- Ability to work closely with colleagues for long periods of time.
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work at a consistent pace throughout the shift.
- Due to the complexity and weight of the equipment, adequate stamina and physical strength is necessary to perform duties of job.
- Work with power cables and power distribution in common live event environments.
- Work under any prevailing terrain and weather conditions and be appropriately dressed to do so, regardless of cold, heat, humidity, or wet weather conditions.
Strength:
- Frequent manual lifting, up to 50 lbs., depending on equipment available (50-80% of shift).
- Frequent pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs., depending on equipment available (50-80% of shift).
Manual Dexterity:
- Sufficient manual dexterity to perform activities required under essential functions.
- Frequent light grasping and fine motor tasks (65-85% of shift).
Coordination:
- Ability to perform gross body coordination and hand-eye coordination tasks without instability.
- Work on a variety of uneven surfaces installing power cables and lights.
Mobility:
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, lift, crawl, twist and move frequently during working hours.
- Frequent standing (65-85%).
- Occasional stair climbing and descending (30% of shift).
Visual:
- Must be able to see or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to assure that the essential functions of this position can be fully met.
Hearing:
- Must be able to hear or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to assure that the essential functions of this position can be fully met.
Speech:
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
GATEWAY CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES:
Gateway Vision:
- To be an exemplar, purpose-built company designed with passion for the pursuit of excellence.
Gateway Purpose:
- Gateway provides our clients an exceptional working environment and customer service culture through the finest production support services and facilities in the world.
Gateway Values:
- G - Gracious: Treating others with respect, lending a hand whenever needed and saying thank you.
- A - Attentive: Operating with a sense of urgency, attention to detail and professionalism.
- T - Teamwork: Drawing upon the individual strengths of each other to work together toward a common vision.
- E - Ethical: Demonstrating honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and to have the character and courage to do what’s right - “Every Day in Every Way.”
- W - Work/Life Balance: Creating a culture where employee’s success is as important as our customers and our partners. At GSPS, success is the not the result of the amount but rather the quality of time we put into work.
- A - Accountable: Taking ownership of our actions and team performance while also admitting that sometimes we don’t have all the answers and need help from others.
- Y - Yes-minded: Exploring ways to be innovative, overcoming roadblocks and creating an environment of yes.
Client/Customer Focused:
- Does whatever is necessary to meet the needs of the client.
Communicates Openly:
- Communicates with clients, co-workers and vendors in an appropriate and effective manner.
Self-Development:
- Seeks out and pursues development opportunities for personal or professional growth (e.g., interpersonal skills, technical skills).
Department Teamwork:
- Demonstrates support for co-workers and team by offering assistance to others and taking responsibility for work that needs to be done.
Training Compliance:
- Timely and successful completion of ongoing training and education.
Attendance and Scheduling:
- Supports the team by demonstrating flexibility and reliability in availability and by complying with time and attendance policies and procedures.
UNIFORM/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- All team members should dress in a fashion that exemplifies our Gateway standard of excellence.
- Maintains clean, neat appearance with uniform conforming with established guidelines.
- Protective clothing (i.e., safety goggles, hard hat, high vis vest, etc.) is to be worn as needed.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to the Director of Video.
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