Senior Broadcast Engineer

Job Description:

• To assist the Engineering Manager in ensuring the smooth running of daily Engineering Operations.

• To be competent in setting up, configuring, operating, and maintaining a wide variety of electronic equipment involved in outside broadcasting production, including, but not limited to HD Video, UHD Video, Audio and Communication Equipment.

• To be competent in the use of RF equipment and antenna systems.

• To be able to troubleshoot broadcasting equipment to a system level and able to communicate and

report to the office and manufacturer for problem-solving.

• 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.

• Conduct training for Assistant Broadcast Engineers and share knowledge with team members on

broadcast equipment and technologies.

• To undertake project work from site surveys to deliver in a professional and timely manner.

• To assist in keeping equipment updated with the manufacturer’s latest software releases.

• To be responsible for maintaining technical equipment and systems to the required safety and

technical standards with minimum disruption to operational activities

• To be willing to learn and practice the new technologies used by NEP INDIA that have not been

experienced or worked with before.

• To be able to direct, instruct, and manage assistant engineers and possible system integrators on

projects.

• To be able to draft technical reports of fieldwork.

• To be competent in reading and designing the engineering workflow.

• Prepare technical documents for the preparation of projects and amend them as necessary throughout the

life of the project.

• Take responsibility for all work health and safety matters and comply with the statutory safety

requirements as per NEP India Health and Safety Policies.

• To be flexible in work hours and outstation travel frequently for local and overseas projects & any

role/ work assigned in the Engineering Department or within the NEP Group.

Requirements:

• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in Live sports Broadcasting and related areas.

• Expert Knowledge in Baseband Routing & Switching especially Grass Valley & Sony equipment.

• Vast Knowledge of Broadcast IP Environment including IP Video (SMPTE ST 2110) & & Audio Routing

(ST-2110-31) & Programming of Cisco & Arista Switches.

• CCNA in Routing & Switching is preferred.

• Familiar with the operation and programming of Routers, Switchers, Tally Systems, Multiviewers,

Comms etc.

• Familiar with the setup and integration of cameras, lenses, CCU, etc.

• Experience with EVS equipment & EVS Networking including EVS, X-File, X-Hub, IP Director, etc.

• Experience with Audio Mixers, & other audio-related Equipment used in Broadcast.

• An understanding of radio, television, and the associated transmission and carrier systems.

Understanding of computers, servers, IT systems, and networks.

• A keen interest in broadcast technology, its development, and its application in the region.

• Knowledge of Cisco Switches and IP technology an advantage.

This is a field engineering position and requires the candidates to be hands-on, willing, and able to travel on projects for extended periods.