Encompass Digital Media

Director, Transmission Operations

Encompass Digital Media

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Atlanta • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Operate electronic equipment associated with worldwide distribution of video, audio and data in the Encompass Digital Media Technical Operations Center.
  • Perform Digital Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks.
  • Perform Satellite Crosspoles in compliance with FCC Guidelines.
  • Operate various record/playback servers and Video machines
  • Operate RF and Video routing infrastructure
  • Work with the Global bookings team for modification of Fibre and Satellite space.
  • Monitor Network & Occasional feeds for quality control
  • Review shift reports of direct staff
  • Have the desire and ability to stay current with the evolving technology in the rapidly changing communications industry.
  • Supervise direct reports
  • Responsible for all Teleport operations, daily reports, SOP’s, signal flow descriptions
  • Troubleshoot issues with staff and report issues to engineering and senior management
  • Daily interaction and communication with EDM global facilities
  • Willing and able to work flexible hours including holidays, nights and weekends.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 7 years of experience working in a Satellite or Broadcast communications environment.
  • Previous supervisory experience a plus
  • Minimum two years of Electronic theory or Communications in a College or Technical School
  • Operational knowledge of Encoders, Up-converters, Modulation Schemes, Amplifiers, Antenna controllers and IRD’s.
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must be familiar with waveform monitor, vector scope and spectrum analyzer
  • Proficient in using Windows and/or Macintosh computers and the Internet
  • Basic knowledge of Synamedia and Arris compression systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills of transmit chains and associated equipment.
  • Understand world television standards
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
Digital Satellite UplinksDigital Satellite DownlinksSatellite CrosspolesRF routingVideo routingEncodersUp-convertersModulation SchemesAmplifiersAntenna controllers
Soft Skills
communication skillssupervisory experiencetroubleshooting skillsquality controlteam collaborationflexibilityreportingmonitoringdesire to learninterpersonal skills