Job Posting Title:

Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)

Req ID:

10099897

Job Description:

ABC News ENG Operations is seeking a skilled Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations, able to work in a 24/7/365 Network News Coverage environment. The role supports a wide variety of operational broadcast systems that provide remote video transmission, communications, monitoring and various technical support for the entire line up of award-winning ABC News’ shows and platforms including Good Morning America, World News Tonight With David Muir, GMA3, The View, and Nightline.

Requirements:

5 years of experience in TV Engineering with an emphasis on field broadcast workA background in broadcast IT or IT experience is preferredThorough knowledge of field equipment including but not limited to Broadcast and/or Digital video cameras, wireless/hardwire mics and IFB, field lights, supporting equipment and various cable types used in broadcast setups (SDI, HDMI, XLR, etc.)Expert-level knowledge necessary to perform maintenance, installation, and occasional board and/or component level repair of broadcast and IT equipmentFamiliarity working with hardware and broadcast systems that are commonly used across the broadcast television industry including Haivision encoding/decoding, Clearcom LQ systems, Pepwave, Freespeak, VisLink and other RF centric hardware and software equipmentAbility to troubleshoot and resolve issues with broadcast/multimedia systems and computers in our production environmentsExceptional collaboration and problem-solving skillsAble to travel domestically and internationallyProcess oriented and able to apply structure to complex problemsAbility to work various shifts and weekends Event coverage and location-based production frequently require extended hours, evening or weekend work in a fast-paced 24/7 news environment.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and operate all remote production ENG equipment:

- Field Control Room Systems

- Camera Control Systems

- Robotic cameras

- Field audio and video

- IT audio, video, and communications

- Encoder/decoder transmission equipment

Operate ENG/SNG Satellite truckAssist in system design, purchasing, vetting, constructing and commissioning new technologies in the field

This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America - ABC collective bargaining agreement.

Job Posting Segment:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

Operations (ABC News)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Secaucus, NJ, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-30